Thesaurus results for EXCLUDES

excludes

verb

present tense third-person singular of exclude

as in bans

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of the revelation that the candidate had excluded journalists from certain news outlets from the press briefing

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Recent Examples of excludes That figure excludes the fungi, the microscopic mites and the viruses that infect the bacteria themselves. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Car warranty coverage typically excludes wear-and-tear repairs, such as tires, brakes and suspension work, which are among the most common issues drivers face. — Emily Mercer, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 The group’s harsh interpretation of Islamic rule excludes girls and women, who make up half of Afghanistan’s estimated 50 million people, from any meaningful education or employment opportunity, beyond primary school. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026 The survey revealed that parents spend about $466 per month on family-friendly retail and experiences, which excludes essentials. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026 The Taliban regime systematically excludes half the population from any kind of political representation; the rest of the world should not follow suit. — Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026 His proof excludes any fractals that don’t have this condition, including the typical Sierpiński carpet, but a modified Sierpiński carpet with much more empty space satisfies the rule. — Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026 What outrages Marylanders is that this diabolical plan excludes the Preakness, devaluing it and implying the Triple Crown is irrelevant, if not dead. — Stephen J. K. Walters, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026 Bank of America also excludes customers who have closed an account within the past 12 months. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

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This complies with state law, which bans cell phones, AirPods and any wireless devices.

— Julia Avant, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
However, in recent years, the state's increased its controlling grip on certain aspects of expression, especially in regards to political figures with the passage of law in 2018 that bans criticism of the nation's heroes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of bans

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Its recommendation algorithms learn what keeps users watching, infinite scroll eliminates the natural stopping point and autoplay serves up the next video without waiting to be asked.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
This physical characteristic eliminates internal pressure build-up, allowing the primary loop to run at normal atmospheric pressure.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

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The Tarrant County decorum policy prohibits personal attacks, impertinent, profane, obscene, or slanderous remarks as well as threatening, disruptive or unruly behavior.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
The president imposed martial law, which prohibits elections from being held, when Russian forces invaded the country in February 2022.

— Duarte Dias, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of prohibits

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Medical examiners typically cremate remains after a certain period of time if they are not claimed, which prevents family members from making an identification at a later time, Hess said.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Balance helps improve athletic performance — at any age — and prevents muscle imbalances that can lead to injuries, even in non-athletes.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of prevents

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Recently ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov escalates tensions by publicly demanding wartime elections, challenging Zelensky’s authority even as Ukraine’s constitution bars national votes under martial law and protests follow his removal.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Friedman said Forbes’ employee handbook—which, according to the Times, requires staff to seek permission before engaging in outside business activities and bars personal gain from company relationships—likely functions as a binding contract.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

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