as in to exclude
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 shut out
CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
That was true even before Ole Miss lost to Miami on Thursday night, meaning the SEC was shut out of the national championship game for a third straight year.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Ohio State broke up the shutout with a strong drive to start the second half, going 82 yards down the field on 11 plays capped by a 1-yard rushing touchdown from Bo Jackson.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Coming off a loss at home against Calgary on Saturday that halted their season-high six game winning streak, the Penguins were shut out for the fourth time this season.
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LaFleur called timeout with 1 second left from the 5-yard line so Brandon McManus could spoil the shutout with a short field goal.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut out
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The temporary restraining order issued Monday states that — for the time being — Davis cannot remove Wilcox from the primary ballot, alter her status as a candidate or notify the Texas Secretary of State’s office that Wilcox is ineligible or should be excluded from the ballot.—
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Territories annexed to other countries are excluded.—
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The Razorbacks overcame a six-point hole at halftime with the Red Raiders and battled back from 21 points down to the Cougars to escape a blowout.—
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Elias Lindholm, who left Saturday’s blowout as a precaution because of a nagging injury, was back in the lineup.—
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The route is washboarded and deeply rutted in several long stretches, as well as prone to washouts.—
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When unusually heavy rainfall rendered that year a washout on the farming front, Sue got a job at Beth’s Farm Kitchen, a prominent jam and chutney maker nearby.—
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Several red states have proposed legislation modeled on California's 2023 law, which bans four food additives.—
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The House Energy and Commerce subcommittee will consider several draft proposals in its Tuesday hearing, with some aiming to ban states from setting rules for AVs at all and others looking to lax exemption requirements.—
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That's when a 51-year-old woman driving a Tesla south on Highway 85 struck the Focus, causing both cars to spin and crash into a stopped semi-truck.—
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Jeremy Swayman made 25 saves in the victory to lead the B’s sweep of the homestand.—
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New York charges a tax of 51% on sportsbooks, but not on sweeps, daily fantasy, bookie accounts and offshore sportsbooks.—
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The key to the snowiest of days is a good pair of boots—and why not match your sunglasses to your red footwear for a flash of color in a whitewash?—
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The immediate priority is to avoid what would be a third Ashes 5-0 whitewash defeat in six tours Down Under.—
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When worn on planes, they’re known to reduce swelling, eliminate discomfort, and promote circulation.—
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The Chiefs ultimately lost, eliminating the team from playoff contention.—
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“Shut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut%20out. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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