shutting out

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exclude; screen v.
exclude v.

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

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shutting out

While Amazon is shutting out Meta’s Muse, Shopify is partnering on payment technology with the buzzy AI assistant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

It alleged Google pressured phone makers using Android to pre-install its search engine and Google Chrome browser -- essentially shutting out rivals.

From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026

The Earth Kingdom’s rulers responded by shutting out all outsiders.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 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

As Harry set down the empty goblets he was carrying, Bill pulled the door behind him closed, shutting out the still-voluble voices of the others, who were continuing to celebrate even in Lupin’s absence.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling