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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of weeded (out)

  • adjective
  • as in winnowed (out)
  • verb
  • as in checked off
  • as in winnowed (out)
  • as in checked off
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weeded (out) 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of weeded (out)next
as in winnowed (out)

Related Words

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  • winnowed (out)
  • picked over
  • screened
  • culled
  • fashionable
  • exclusive
  • elect
  • preferred
  • first-line
  • selected
  • select
  • favored
  • chosen
  • handpicked
  • picked
  • favorite
  • choice
  • cherry-picked

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  • common
  • average
  • ordinary
  • commonplace
  • run-of-the-mill

weeded (out)

2 of 2

verb

past tense of weed (out)
as in checked off

Related Words

  • checked off
  • combed (out)
  • warded (off)
  • deterred
  • suspended
  • prevented
  • counted (out)
  • prohibited
  • disregarded
  • hindered
  • ceased
  • precluded
  • staved off
  • impeded
  • shut out
  • discontinued
  • ruled out
  • halted
  • obstructed
  • blocked
  • excluded
  • obviated
  • exiled
  • eliminated
  • excommunicated
  • banished
  • ostracized
  • deported
  • blacklisted
  • banned
  • closed out
  • debarred
  • froze out
  • ousted
  • expelled
  • excepted
  • blackballed
  • threw out
  • barred

Dissimilar Words

  • included
  • admitted
  • received
  • accepted
  • entertained
  • welcomed
  • embraced
  • took in
  • unbanned

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weeded (out)
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“Weeded (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weeded%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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