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 shuts out
That shuts out about 70 percent of the middle class, not to mention all of those households who earn less than $53,000.
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Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Its dual processors and eight microphones power noise cancelation that shuts out nearly everything, while the 30mm drivers deliver balanced, detailed sound.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shuts out
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That excludes the outlier years of 2021 and 2022.—
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The report also excludes suicides, though Alexander said the organization is continuing discussions about how to recognize and honor those officers.—
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The No Secret Police Act, which bans masks on law enforcement officers, addresses how federal agents use anonymity to create an atmosphere of fear and intimidation within communities.—
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The governor signed a bill in 2024 barring online platforms from knowingly providing addictive feeds to minors without their parents’ consent, and which also bans platforms from sending notifications to minors during school and late-night hours.—
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Her tip is to wipe them down with a mild cleaning solution, such as a mix of water and vinegar, for a good clean that eliminates odors.—
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And there's plenty of ways to cook it, like roasting it on high heat, that eliminates the goo while retaining benefits.—
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Ukraine’s martial law bars all men aged 23 to 60 who are eligible for military service from leaving the country, but tens of thousands have fled illegally.—
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The French politician is appealing a conviction that bars her from running for office.—
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However, most apple juices available for purchase have vitamin C added as ascorbic acid, an antioxidant that prevents discoloration and improves the juice's shelf life.—
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The agency said it’s been blocked from sharing information since last year when state lawmakers passed The Rex and Brody Act, which prevents public access to autopsy photos and reports of minors killed through domestic violence.—
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“Shuts out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shuts%20out. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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