as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
a housing market that effectively freezes out people of moderate means
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Recent Examples of freeze out
Speaking of options, is there anything Democrats could do if they’re frozen out of the runoff?
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Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
The club have also listened to concerns expressed by fans about the next generation of supporters being frozen out, by reintroducing the ‘young adult’ category of season ticket for those aged 18-21.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The move was a divisive one — and it has been used on both sides of the aisle in recent months, as lawmakers look to cement allies in seats and freeze out others.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2026
Who and the songwriting duo behind all the classics — were completely frozen out and had to hopelessly watch from the sidelines.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
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Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
The club have also listened to concerns expressed by fans about the next generation of supporters being frozen out, by reintroducing the ‘young adult’ category of season ticket for those aged 18-21.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The move was a divisive one — and it has been used on both sides of the aisle in recent months, as lawmakers look to cement allies in seats and freeze out others.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2026
Who and the songwriting duo behind all the classics — were completely frozen out and had to hopelessly watch from the sidelines.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeze out
Verb
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The original ordinance included Midtown, but was later amended to exclude the area.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Fortunately, Westman Atelier is celebrating this Memorial Day with 30% off complexion products, including the Vital Foundation Stick, Vital Skin Complexion Drops, and Vital Skincare Concealer (powders and bundles are excluded).—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 May 2026
Verb
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His family continues to push for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a federal bill that would ban chokeholds and restrict no-knock warrants in federal cases, while encouraging similar changes nationwide.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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On Thursday, another treatment center, in the town of Rwampara, was burned down after family members were banned from retrieving the body of a man suspected to have died of Ebola.—
Jean-Yves Kamale,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Young and Elijah came to blows on the apron, knowing that as soon as their feet touch the ground, they would be eliminated.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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ReCircled said Avery Dennison’s RFID technology helped eliminate some of the cost and operational inefficiencies of manual product identification, including inaccurate identification of garments.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Being able to shut out the noise kept it from drowning out her voice.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
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Wheeler’s win over Pittsburgh followed a masterful performance by Phillies left-hander, Christopher Sanchez, who shut out the same Pirates club May 16.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, some fans holding the flag or bearing anti-government slogans complained of being barred from some stadiums, but the policy wasn’t universal.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2026
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Newsom reports making millions of dollars from his hospitality business, whose assets are held in a blind trust run by his sister and cousin that he has been barred from accessing since entering office in 2019.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Honest behavior has to do with telling the truth, but also prevents cheating, stealing, misleading, promise-breaking, fraud, self-deception, hypocrisy, BS-ing.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Israel is razing and looting homes and has vowed to prevent hundreds of thousands of residents, predominantly Shiites, though also members of other religious communities, from returning.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Several top players including Brazil stars Rodrygo, Éder Militão and Estevao have been ruled out of the tournament after picking up injuries in recent months.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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For example, Maresca made his desire for the club to sign a centre-back public last August after Levi Colwill was ruled out for several months with a serious knee injury.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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“Freeze out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze%20out. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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