blacklisted

verb

past tense of blacklist
as in excluded

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Recent Examples of blacklisted Over the next decade, hundreds more stars and other key players in the entertainment industry were fired, purged and blacklisted in what became known as the blacklist era. — Kathy M. Newman, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blacklisted
  1. excluded
  2. ostracized
  3. banned
  4. blackballed
  5. eliminated
  6. excommunicated
  7. debarred
  8. prohibited
Verb
  • Telecoms that overcharge are excluded from spectrum auctions.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Garza’s complaint accused LeVota of discriminatory treatment, a hostile work environment and other claims, such as being excluded from her job duties.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of excluded
Verb
  • After, she was ostracized by her own community and lived the rest of her life isolated in a shack in the woods.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • While the boys focus on their rodeo careers, Jojo feels ostracized by the more traditional women riders and cowgirls.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of ostracized
Verb
  • The Turkish government was deposed in a military coup in 1980, and in the aftermath, the CHP (along with every other party) was banned from politics.
    — Nick TaborAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Leonard must repay the NBA $700,000, and his uncle is banned from engaging with or conducting any business with NBA teams for five years.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of banned
Verb
  • Kaepernick subsequently opted out of his contract with the 49ers and later in the year had received no contract offers; many of Kaepernick’s supporters suspected he was being blackballed because of his peaceful protests.
    — Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Kaepernick was blackballed from the NFL for his decision to kneel on the sideline during the playing of the national anthem in protest of police brutality and racial injustice.
    — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Definition of blackballed
Verb
  • In developing a multitool to slide neatly into its latest generation of EDC offerings, The James Brand took time to reflect upon which tools were absolutely necessary for its customers and which ones could be eliminated to cut bulk and excess.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
  • An assumption disproved, an option eliminated or a risk identified may represent meaningful progress.
    — Mustafa Shreet, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of eliminated
Verb
  • Michael Goldade, one of the new bishops the Vatican excommunicated, grew up there.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • In the late 1980s, its ‌founder ⁠Marcel Lefebvre consecrated four bishops without the approval of Pope John Paul II, leading those involved to be excommunicated.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Definition of excommunicated
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  • The city announced in a news release that CJR Construction Group of Raytown has been debarred for two years, meaning the company cannot receive city contracts during that time.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of debarred
Verb
  • The teacher was immediately placed on leave and prohibited from being on district property or contacting students, North Penn officials said in a statement posted on the school system's website.
    — Laura Fay, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Roulette, slots, wagers, lotteries, raffles, lucky spins and prize wheels are all prohibited.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of prohibited

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“Blacklisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blacklisted. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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