rules out

verb

Definition of rules outnext
present tense third-person singular of rule out
as in excludes
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of another loss would rule them out of the tournament

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rules out
  1. excludes
  2. eliminates
  3. prevents
  4. prohibits
Verb
  • However, the judge could also decide on a sentence that excludes prison time if Penny is convicted of the lesser charge.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • If Penny is convicted of the criminally negligent homicide charge, the judge could also decide on a sentence that excludes prison time.
    Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of excludes
Verb
  • Placing red and blue vertical bars on each end (with a narrow white stripe in between the colors) eliminates the ‘seal-on-bedsheet’ look.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This one-stop-shop approach eliminates the need for fragmented solutions, further strengthening its market position.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of eliminates
Verb
  • The inclusion of glass fibers prevents the material from shattering upon impact, addressing one of the primary concerns associated with ceramic watch cases.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Another rule prevents teams with even higher payrolls, those operating in the second apron of the luxury tax, from sending out more than one player in a trade.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of prevents
Verb
  • The main purpose of the FAFSA is to determine financial aid eligibility, and experts say federal law prohibits the use of personal data for anything else.
    Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
  • California state law prohibits discrimination of students based on gender, gender identity and gender expression and specifically prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in physical education and athletics.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of prohibits
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rules (on)

rules out

ruling

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