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
Another complication is that in Florida, unlike other states, workers’ comp rules preclude filing claims for psychological injuries caused by trauma without an accompanying physical disability.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
The Broncos are planning to deploy edge rusher Jonah Elliss inside, but that shouldn’t preclude Denver from dipping into a pretty solid ILB class.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The report was redacted to preclude the names of everyone involved.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Roseman said Tuesday that the Eagles’ current depth would not preclude them from drafting another receiver.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
The Broncos are planning to deploy edge rusher Jonah Elliss inside, but that shouldn’t preclude Denver from dipping into a pretty solid ILB class.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The report was redacted to preclude the names of everyone involved.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Roseman said Tuesday that the Eagles’ current depth would not preclude them from drafting another receiver.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preclude
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Section Two of the 1965 Voting Rights Act aimed to prevent mapmakers from weakening the voting power of racial minorities by either packing them into one district or spreading them out across too many districts to have an impact.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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British monarchs are subject to rules and norms meant to prevent them from taking overtly political stands.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The latest domino to fall is Spirit Airlines, which is on the brink of collapse with no good options to avert it.—
Elaine Parker,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Matt Duchene tied it for Dallas on a power play midway through the third period, seconds after his backcheck on Matt Boldy averted a short-handed goal that would've put Minnesota up by two.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Preclude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preclude. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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