counted (out)

Definition of counted (out)next
past tense of count (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counted (out)
Verb
  • Using unique identifiers attached to each arrestee, The Post excluded a number of apparent duplicate arrests from its analysis.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The coalition, backed by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, argues that Catholic schools are being unlawfully excluded from the program because of their religious beliefs.
    Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Eco effort The resort has officially banned a long list of items with potential to harm the surrounding environment, from Styrofoam to plastic straws.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • In addition, Russia has been banned from participating in the contest since 2022 over its ongoing war against Ukraine.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • If no one gets more than 50% on the first count, the lowest performing candidate is eliminated and their supporter's next choices are counted until someone gets a majority.
    James Taylor, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The defeat to Bosnia added more misery for four-time champion Italy after being eliminated by Sweden and North Macedonia, respectively, in the qualifying playoffs for the last two World Cups.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Multiple people connected with the company, including the former chairman of the Coweta County Republican Party, have been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars and barred from acting as an investment adviser in the state.
    Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • More than 600,000 people will be barred from returning to their homes in the area north of Israel, the defense minister said, part of a broader Israeli offensive into the country that critics have characterized as an invasion.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • After the offense was shut out on four hits in Tuesday night’s 2-0 loss to the Angels, Counsell shuffled the lineup.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Brooke Bereuter was masterful in goal for Grapevine shutting out Argyle (18-4-3) until the shootout, including stopping a key penalty kick in the first half.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Injury update Heat guard Norman Powell was ruled out for a third consecutive game with an upper respiratory infection.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
  • He was quickly ruled out for the team’s four-game trip and now for the remainder of the year.
    Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This Promotion is void outside the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, and where prohibited.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
  • During the same legislative session, lawmakers banned gender-affirmation surgery in prisons and prohibited transgender health care for minors.
    Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • On Sunday, police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the church, citing security concerns as Israel enforces a ban on gatherings in synagogues, churches and mosques during the ongoing war with Iran, which has brought missile strikes near holy sites.
    Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Without its approval, countries face default and can effectively be prevented from accessing long- and short-term trade credit — credit that facilitates the uninterrupted flow of goods across borders, and can be compared to a country’s life blood.
    Sven van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Counted (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counted%20%28out%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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