as in prevents
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
issued a strict schedule for doing household chores so as to preclude any arguments
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Recent Examples of precludes
That teaser featured narration from John Leguizamo and Robert Pattinson's characters that quickly recaps the end of the mythological Trojan War, which precludes the events of Homer's The Odyssey.
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Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Although the United States’ economic war on Iran precludes massive economic improvements in the immediate future, the government can still combat corruption, enhance transparency, and curb the rent-seeking behavior that arises from sanctions circumvention.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
The financial incentive for airports and airlines to serve alcohol precludes temperance as a solution.
—Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
While not a guarantee, being named to an All-Decade Team usually precludes enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
Live, the band’s cataclysmic volume precludes close observation, and melodic detail succumbs to feedback like dust caught in an exploding star’s stratosphere.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 28 Nov. 2025
McMahon is earning $32 million through 2027, which likely precludes a serious run at a free agent like Alex Bregman.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Additional heavy rainfall is likely beyond Wednesday; uncertainty at that time range precludes exact storm totals.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
This precludes it from accommodating thousands of visitors eager to witness simulated slaughter.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precludes
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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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The Corps project averts potential catastrophic flooding that could lay siege to about 475,000 residents, California and the nation, according to the government’s court documents.—
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Today’s agreement, struck on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea, averts another escalation of tensions between the world’s two great powers.—
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“Precludes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precludes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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