as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
another loss would rule them out of the tournament
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Recent Examples of rule out
So, Chris, the president has not ruled out a pardon or clemency of some kind for Ghislaine Maxwell.
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ABC News, 27 July 2025
Trump ruled out pharmaceuticals from any deal and said the tariff rate on the EU wouldn’t go below 15%.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 July 2025
Brighton & Hove Albion central defender Adam Webster has been ruled out for the majority of the coming season by a knee ligament injury which requires surgery.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 27 July 2025
He’s also ruled out the Chinese mainland due to fierce competition, entrenched EV incumbents, and a power grid so advanced that ultra-fast charging is widely available—making battery swapping largely unnecessary.
—Clay Chandler, Fortune, 19 July 2025
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ABC News, 27 July 2025
Trump ruled out pharmaceuticals from any deal and said the tariff rate on the EU wouldn’t go below 15%.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 July 2025
Brighton & Hove Albion central defender Adam Webster has been ruled out for the majority of the coming season by a knee ligament injury which requires surgery.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 27 July 2025
He’s also ruled out the Chinese mainland due to fierce competition, entrenched EV incumbents, and a power grid so advanced that ultra-fast charging is widely available—making battery swapping largely unnecessary.
—Clay Chandler, Fortune, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rule out
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That excludes Tetairoa McMillan, Jayden Higgins, and Kyle Williams from this list.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Thanks to the Senate parliamentarian, who disallowed a clause that excluded foreign students from the count, UChicago’s tax bill will likely be unchanged.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The bill also bans interest payments on stablecoins and imposes strict anti-money-laundering and sanctions compliance, with restrictions on executives with financial crime convictions.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Schaumburg, for example, allows low-speed e-bikes on the same paths as traditional bikes, but Highland Park has banned some of those same bikes from its trails.—
Paulina Czupryna,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The university was also barred from competing for new grants.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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But Le Pen was barred from standing by a French court in a case related to her party's finances.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The brand eliminates harsh chemicals, uses glass and aluminum packaging, and ensures every formula is effective and environmentally respectful.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The winner secured the Western Conference’s eighth seed, the loser was eliminated.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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That means with enough filings for Level 3 and Level 4 registrants, individuals paid at Level 2 would be shut out from obtaining H-1B petitions.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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After winning outright or sharing the trainers’ title for four straight Del Mar meetings, D’Amato was shut out in 2024.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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These interceptors would essentially be small satellites positioned in low-Earth orbit, likely a few hundred miles above the planet, circling the world every 90 minutes ready for commands to prevent nuclear Armageddon.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
23 July 2025
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Transparency rules have been introduced to prevent conflicts of interest among contractors and design professionals involved in inspections and repairs.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The policy prohibits routine meals and says food purchases must serve a business purpose, such as recognition events or emergency operations.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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The Teamsters represented almost all commercial trucking in the U.S. In addition to being an activist for organized labor, Hoffa also supported racial justice and civil rights leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and prohibited segregation within any area of the Teamsters.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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“Rule out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rule%20out. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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