preclude
verb (used with object)
to prevent the presence, existence, or occurrence of; make impossible.
precludes
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present tense formof preclude (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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He compressed the time-scale to such an extent that, watching the movie, one is drawn into a gathering tide of events that precludes reflection or analysis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Powell sticking it out, even for a few more months, precludes that option.
From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026
“If the merger does occur, nothing precludes the department from taking an enforcement action in the future if anticompetitive effects are found,” the spokeswoman said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
"We are dedicated to serving our community with full transparency; however, the law precludes us from doing so while the court order remains in this case," Dr Ukpo added.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2025
I have heard more than a little hissing and roaring through the factory door, but my presently somewhat enervated condition precludes a descent into that particular inferno at the moment.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
