EXCLUDE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

exclude

verb

ik-ˈsklüd

Definition of exclude

as in to eliminate

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of the revelation that the candidate had excluded journalists from certain news outlets from the press briefing

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Recent Examples of exclude And, though Rodríguez passed a law offering amnesty to dissidents, the language seems designed to exclude Machado and her allies. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 The Savor card has no annual fee, and cardholders earn 3% cash back at grocery stores (excluding superstores like Walmart and Target) and on entertainment, dining and streaming services. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 20 July 2026 Part of that means excluding the key context that Brondello is Australian. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 Advertisement At the time, the FWS also adopted a rule changing how economic impacts are evaluated when deciding whether to exclude areas from critical habitat designation—a policy that was reinstated on July 17. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for exclude

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Rewilding is taking place; around 200,000 Indigenous seedlings have been planted by lodge botanists to encourage native birds and eliminate invasive species.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
The Nomis One features an inflatable door awning and weatherproof window panels in place of awnings, eliminating the extra time for strut installation.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026

Definition of eliminate

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But with France about to enter its peak August tourist season, Gironde authorities took more steps to keep vacationers away, banning holiday camps for children and for people with disabilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
Stacy co-sponsored a controversial bill that ultimately died in 2023, HB 419, which sought to ban gender transition procedures, hormones and puberty blockers for minors.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Definition of ban

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Wasserman also harkened back to the 1984 Los Angeles Games, when Mayor Tom Bradley prohibited delivery trucks during peak daytime hours.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
While some religions, including Hinduism and Islam, prohibit or discourage intoxication, others use alcohol to connect with the divine.

— Tim Brinkhof, Time, 23 July 2026

Definition of prohibit

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First is to prevent their further migration by enforcing an international treaty obliging national authorities to treat ballast waters inside incoming ships that may carry such species.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Colin Gray’s trial also revealed the shooting was nearly prevented.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of prevent

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The bill was supposed to go into effect July 1, but a judge issued a preliminary injunction days before, barring enforcement in some situations, but not completely.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
The agreement is a tacit acknowledgement that that will not happen, barring a settlement with the states.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 July 2026

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