EMBARGOING Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

embargoing

verb

present participle of embargo

as in excluding

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The issue has dominated conversation around the WNBA in the wake of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham’s recent comments in favor of excluding trans athletes from women’s sports.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
The Blue Jays have also won four consecutive series, excluding their makeup-game loss to the Chicago Cubs, and remain within striking distance of the American League Wild Card race.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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These risks are all being taken in service to preventing a consequence that is not real.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
Skeleton screens, subtle button animations and brief progress messages keep an interface clean while still building trust and preventing the frustration of wondering if a click even worked.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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The astronauts must be unassigned to other missions, available for flights (for example, by not being on parental leave or on a military assignment), not in a management position precluding their participation, and in the presence of skills relevant to the mission, among other things.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 June 2026
When the primary was held in mid-May, only Republican voters - or unaffiliated voters who opted for a GOP ballot - were eligible to weigh in, precluding Cassidy from benefitting from crossover support.

— Eric McDaniel, NPR, 30 May 2026

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