RULE OUT Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

rule out

verb

Definition of rule out next

as in to exclude

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of another loss would rule them out of the tournament

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Recent Examples on the Web The Broncos have ruled out cornerback Pat Surtain II (concussion) and offensive tackle Alex Palczewski ahead of Thursday night’s matchup against the Saints. —

Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2024 Stellantis' Tavares on Monday declined to rule out job cuts or offloading brands. —

Nick Carey, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024 Phillips attempted to play on, but eventually headed to the locker room and was ruled out with a rib contusion. 5. —

Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Oct. 2024 If science has shown that trees can talk, then perhaps even the skeptics among us should refrain from ruling out the possibility that one source of Donegal's creativity might not be in Donegal at all. —

Saki Knafo, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rule out

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