as in excludes
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
local residents feel that they have been shut out of the debate for expanding the airport
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shuts out
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Central bank officials believe the PCE reading — in particular the core that excludes food and energy prices — to be a broader look at price trends.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025 -
That figure excludes shares held by Silver Lake, management and other insiders who don’t trade.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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This officially eliminates the Suns from a Play-In spot.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Owners shouldn't punish a dog for making a mess, but should offer big praise when the dog eliminates in the right place—either on a puppy pad, or asking to be let outside.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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This cushion also comes in handy with everyday expenses and prevents the need for panic in moments of temporary losses.—
Dmitrii Khasanov,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Her nonprofit reached over half a million people last year, providing TB awareness, peer-to-peer support for drug adherence and initiatives to combat stigma which prevents many people from seeking care.—
Melody Schreiber,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Shuts out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shuts%20out. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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