as in prevention
the act or practice of keeping something from happening
the precluding of any misunderstanding seemed to be her top priority
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as in preventing
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 precluding
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
He was selected for the All-Star Game for the 22nd time in his career despite missing 18 games due to injury, precluding him from consideration for the postseason All-NBA teams.
—Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
He was selected for the All-Star Game for the 22nd time in his career despite missing 18 games due to injury, precluding him from consideration for the postseason All-NBA teams.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Debris from hydraulic mining, using water cannons to blast away dirt in search of gold, built up in Northern California rivers, precluding larger steamboats from traveling on them, the California State Lands Commission report said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The judge signed a temporary protection order requiring Davenport to stay away from the victim and precluding him from owning a firearm.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
By comparison, the workouts many people think of as HIIT involve way longer work intervals and much shorter rest periods, precluding the same level of intensity.
—Marissa Gold, SELF, 9 Oct. 2025
But the Republic never received any further communication about this request or any data, precluding progress.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
For example, some Americans may not have a primary care doctor, thus precluding them from getting a prescription for the Covid shot.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
Brady is a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, which has played a large role in precluding a return.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
He was selected for the All-Star Game for the 22nd time in his career despite missing 18 games due to injury, precluding him from consideration for the postseason All-NBA teams.
—Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
He was selected for the All-Star Game for the 22nd time in his career despite missing 18 games due to injury, precluding him from consideration for the postseason All-NBA teams.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Debris from hydraulic mining, using water cannons to blast away dirt in search of gold, built up in Northern California rivers, precluding larger steamboats from traveling on them, the California State Lands Commission report said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The judge signed a temporary protection order requiring Davenport to stay away from the victim and precluding him from owning a firearm.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
By comparison, the workouts many people think of as HIIT involve way longer work intervals and much shorter rest periods, precluding the same level of intensity.
—Marissa Gold, SELF, 9 Oct. 2025
But the Republic never received any further communication about this request or any data, precluding progress.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
For example, some Americans may not have a primary care doctor, thus precluding them from getting a prescription for the Covid shot.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precluding
Noun
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The fire department says this is about prevention, not enforcement.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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While there is no cure for the disease, shelters say proper cleaning protocols can help control its spread, and vaccination remains the most effective form of prevention.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The president has repeatedly said preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon was the war's top objective.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Awareness over new laws designed for protection and legislation that stops short of holding websites and social media platforms accountable have posed hurdles to preventing the harm.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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The scene plays out as if the actors are politely averting their eyes while performing, without conjuring the deep moral revulsion Wolfe and LaChiusa might’ve intended.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Precluding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precluding. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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