as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
another loss would rule them out of the tournament
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Recent Examples of rule out
The controversial former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) has ruled out a run, and the only others currently running are little known.
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
The administration has not ruled out the possibility of expanding the scope of the tariffs to include additional vehicle components.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
In an exclusive interview with NBC, Trump declined to rule out the possibility of a third term, despite the clear restrictions set by the 22nd Amendment.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Blood Tests Blood tests may help your healthcare provider diagnose or rule out other conditions and causes.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
The administration has not ruled out the possibility of expanding the scope of the tariffs to include additional vehicle components.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
In an exclusive interview with NBC, Trump declined to rule out the possibility of a third term, despite the clear restrictions set by the 22nd Amendment.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Blood Tests Blood tests may help your healthcare provider diagnose or rule out other conditions and causes.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rule out
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Yet despite their central role, many remain excluded from innovation pipelines and policy design.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The core measure, which excludes food and energy, rose by 0.4% in February, picking up pace for the fourth straight month.—
Axios,
Axios,
28 Mar. 2025
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TikTok first went dark under federal legislation banning the app over national security concerns in January.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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The association has been under severe pressure this year as the Trump White House has banned The Associated Press from some events and taken control of press pool assignments, all part of a broader effort to assert power and clamp down on independent news coverage.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump in January ordered federal agencies to shut down DEI programs and barred federal contractors from adopting diversity policies that may be discriminatory.—
Daniel Wiessner,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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An appeals court Wednesday kept in place an order barring the administration from deporting more Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2025
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To Federal Workers Fired by Trump Elon Musk's Approval Rating Is 'Falling Through the Floor,' Polls Show The Department of Education has announced layoffs for more than 1,300 employees, and the Department of Veterans Affairs will also eliminate 80,000 jobs.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Lobos were eliminated in the second round Sunday with a 71-63 loss to Michigan State.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Blue Jackets have been shut out three times in the last four games, and four times in the last seven.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Overall, Connecticut leads the way with 23 appearances, followed by California and Tennessee. Between the lines: 23 states have been shut out of the women's Final Four.—
Analis Bailey,
Axios,
20 Mar. 2025
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Public-private partnerships can bolster this effort by funding and implementing robust digital infrastructure, preventing advances in AI and computing from becoming the exclusive privilege of wealthier communities.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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These include: Prescription medication: Your healthcare provider may prescribe eye drops that help your eyes produce more tears or prevent evaporation.—
Sarah Bence,
Health,
23 Mar. 2025
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Because sonic booms are disruptive, supersonic flight is prohibited over populated areas in the U.S.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Inmates are prohibited from receiving visits from family and friends.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Rule out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rule%20out. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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