excluded; excluding

transitive verb

1
a
: to prevent or restrict the entrance of
b
: to bar from participation, consideration, or inclusion
2
: to expel or bar especially from a place or position previously occupied
excluder noun

Examples of exclude in a Sentence

You can share files with some people on the network while excluding others. The prices on the menu exclude tax.
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That bill calls for not only excluding noncitizens from the apportionment numbers, but also a new census and round of congressional redistricting before the 2026 midterm election. Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 7 Aug. 2025 These alliances can create competing blocs, excluding developing nations and reversing global integration. Jay Patel, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Prices exclude $1,495 destination charge What’s new? Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025 These signals suggest that employees feel excluded or uncertain and may be bracing for the worst. Sharon Wu, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exclude

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin excludere, from ex- + claudere to close — more at close entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of exclude was in the 14th century

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“Exclude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclude. Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

excluded; excluding
: to shut or keep out
excludable
-ˈklüd-ə-bəl
adjective
exclusion
-ˈklü-zhən
noun

Legal Definition

exclude

transitive verb
excluded; excluding
1
: to prevent or restrict the entry or admission of
exclude hearsay evidence
2
: to remove from participation, consideration, or inclusion (as in insurance coverage)

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