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
Verb
  • The deal with Fremantle covers the UK, Ireland, Canada, Latin America, Germany, Austria, Benelux, Spain, Turkey and India and all rights excluding theatrical in Italy.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Universal Pictures’s imprint Focus Features will co-finance and distribute the movie internationally, excluding Korea.
    Soomee Park, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of excluding
Verb
  • The settlement pushes the strike and any potential shortages past the November presidential election, eliminating a potential liability for Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Setting a regulatory budget limits the total cost that regulations can impose on the economy, forcing agencies to prioritize eliminating outdated and inefficient regulations rather than adding new rules to the pile.
    James Broughel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of eliminating
Verb
  • This simple practice helps get those worries off your chest for later reflection, preventing them from taking over your mind in the moment.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The surgeon might opt to remove a different tooth that is preventing the erupting tooth from coming in properly.
    Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of preventing
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Thesaurus Entries Near shutting out

shutting off

shutting out

shutting up

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