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
  • This excludes revenue from any financial arrangements for soundtracks from Christmas TV specials, which are likely lucrative, according to Billboard.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The core measure watched closely by economists, which excludes energy and food prices, rose by a similar amount — the slowest pick-up in prices since May.
    Courtenay Brown, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of excludes
Verb
  • In some cases, treatment reduces or eliminates the pain.
    Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But the new bubbly font eliminates drop shadows in accordance with modern tastes.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of eliminates
Verb
  • Research shows that using your phone prevents you from fully focusing on the present moment and has negative effects on relationships when used in social situations.
    Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
  • These baking sheets also typically have a rim around the edges, which prevents items from sliding off.
    Molly Allen, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of prevents
Verb
  • Drone arrays and light shows are subject to FAA regulations and typically require a waiver to a regulation that prohibits operating more than one drone at a time, the agency said.
    Louis Casiano, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • What To Know The no-burn rule prohibits the use of wood, pellets, and manufactured fire logs in any indoor or outdoor wood-burning appliance.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of prohibits
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rules (on)

rules out

ruling

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