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shutting out

VERB

exclude; screen

Synonyms

WEAK

bar beleaguer block out blockade close conceal cover debar discontinue evict fence off hide keep out lock out mask obstruct ostracize refuse seclude shroud veil

Antonyms

WEAK

include welcome

VERB

exclude

Synonyms

WEAK

bar beleaguer block out blockade close conceal cover debar discontinue evict fence off hide keep out lock out mask obstruct ostracize refuse screen seclude shroud shut off veil

Example Sentences

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The EU, however, insists the push is aimed not at shutting out foreign providers, but at strengthening European industry and keeping itself in the AI race.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The Kings have won the battle of the special teams, with their penalty kill shutting out the NHL’s highest-scoring team on nine chances.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Rather, they would be expected to tighten lending standards, shutting out borrowers with lower credit scores.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 11, 2026

"Deceiving users with blue checkmarks, obscuring information on ads and shutting out researchers have no place online in the EU," she said.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

Darker it loomed, and steadily it rose as they approached, until it towered up high above them, shutting out the view of all that lay beyond.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien