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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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Under the old rules, margin account holders who made four or more day-trades within five business days had to keep at least $25,000 in their accounts, effectively shutting out smaller traders.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Swiatek says she can "hear" the talk about the career Slam, but she is intent on shutting out any thoughts of achieving it.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 11, 2026

Now their greatest challenge might be shutting out the distraction of being deemed a favorite to win the Super Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025

The branches laced across overhead, almost shutting out the sky and letting through little moving spangles and sequins of sunlight, so that everything was dappled with gold and silver.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman