shutting out

verb

Definition of shutting outnext
present participle of shut out
as in excluding
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 shutting out
  1. excluding
  2. eliminating
  3. preventing
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  • That led to rules excluding people with a criminal history from getting licenses, according to a report that includes information about Denver’s social equity program.
    Judith Kohler, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
  • And that’s excluding Musk’s Tesla options that were voided by the Delaware judge in January 2024.
    Matt Durot, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of excluding
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  • Generative AI search products like Google’s AI Overviews pull content directly from websites into search results, in many cases eliminating the need for users to visit the original sources.
    Marc McCollum, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In the end, the Bucs didn’t need the win, because the Falcons fell to the Panthers later in the day, eliminating Atlanta from postseason contention.
    Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of eliminating
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  • Thermostats matter Being prepared is key to preventing frozen pipes, Prime Drain Cleaning and Plumbing Owner Brycen Sperlich told USA TODAY.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Without the need to respect Miami’s rushing attack teams cap off their secondary with two-safety-high looks, preventing Miami’s deep passes.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of preventing
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Thesaurus Entries Near shutting out

shutting off

shutting out

shutting up

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