as in to prevent
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
issued a strict schedule for doing household chores so as to preclude any arguments
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Recent Examples of preclude
The Act does not purport to address, much less preclude, district court review in enforcement proceedings.
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Permanent marking was, after all, permanent—precluding reincorporation into society.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 June 2025
Though most of that funding had already been paid out, Rogers is concerned that the administration’s crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion programs could preclude future grants.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 25 May 2025
The interconnectedness of human knowledge would preclude that kind of excision and defy the very nature of what AGI will consist of.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Permanent marking was, after all, permanent—precluding reincorporation into society.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 June 2025
Though most of that funding had already been paid out, Rogers is concerned that the administration’s crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion programs could preclude future grants.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 25 May 2025
The interconnectedness of human knowledge would preclude that kind of excision and defy the very nature of what AGI will consist of.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preclude
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Sitting in a chair that supports movement, such as one with a self-adjusting recline mechanism, can help prevent this condition, according to Puleio.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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How to prevent exposure to the plague To prevent exposure to plague, Coconino County officials have the following tips: Avoid contact with wild animals.—
Stephanie Innes,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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Thanks to their collective efforts, well over one million child deaths were averted.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In November, the city transit system averted a strike when the parties agreed to a one-year contract with 5% raises.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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“Preclude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preclude. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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