blacklist

verb

Definition of blacklistnext
as in to exclude

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Recent Examples of blacklist But blacklisting a company for maintaining civil rights protections, and then banning the military deployment of its AI hours later, shows that the federal government in this instance enables the harm that regulation is meant to prevent. — Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 4 June 2026 For many creatives, the fear of being ‘cancelled’ or blacklisted from the industry is often more powerful than their fear of remaining in an abusive environment. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 May 2026 Nonetheless, Sacks and others within the administration may be hoping Hegseth makes good on his threats to blacklist Anthropic from the national security supply chain. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is threatening to blacklist Anthropic after the artificial intelligence company refused to loosen its safety standards for the military. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blacklist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blacklist
  1. exclude
  2. ban
  3. eliminate
  4. blackball
  5. rule out
  6. exile
  7. prevent
  8. shut out
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  • The bank also expects revenue to grow annually through 2028, targeting 5% growth that year compared with 2027, excluding notable items and on a constant currency basis.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The company has continued to introduce new formats and purchasing options to reach consumers previously excluded by the product’s price or design.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of exclude
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  • Now all ordinary cars, buses, taxis, private vehicles, (e-)bikes, scooters and pedicabs will be banned between Selfridges and Ikea by Great Portland Street.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Items listed from employee or family and friends sales are sometimes removed, but those sellers will not be banned from the platform.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of ban
Verb
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces a close vote Tuesday, says Iran's leadership must be eliminated.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Its purpose is to help eliminate malignant cells that may remain after surgery, reducing the chance of another tumor taking hold.
    — Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of eliminate
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  • In 1932, young Carlos (Milo Quifes) is blackballed — hence the film’s title — from a social club over his sexuality.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • With his new book set for release next week, the quarterback still believes he was blackballed.
    — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of blackball
Verb
  • The Bengals are coming off a bye, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have had extra time to get healthy, and Lamar Jackson has officially been ruled out.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • With Kahlil Benson continuing to fill in for Josh Simmons at left tackle, Joshua Ezeudu made the start at right tackle in place of Jaylon Moore, who was ruled out because of a concussion.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of rule out
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  • Karen would absolutely be a Catherine Zeta-Jones character who has been exiled to Arrakis following a particularly contentious divorce.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Dahlan had previously been driven from Gaza by Hamas and was exiled in 2010 after a falling-out with Abbas.
    — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of exile
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  • Riyadh said the discussions were aimed at keeping diplomatic channels open and preventing another escalation in hostilities.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Such a concentration of power could prevent the effective maintenance of checks and balances on policy decisions by institutions.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of prevent
Verb
  • The Cougars had started the season 1-5 and had one of the nation’s worst-performing offenses, being shut out in 13 of their 20 quarters against FBS opponents.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Cooper Black made 17 saves in his NHL debut for the Panthers, who were shut out for the first time this season and were playing the second of back-to-back games after a 5-1 road loss to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of shut out

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