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English verb: winnow out

1. winnow out (cognition) dismiss from consideration or a contest


SamplesJohn was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi.
This possibility can be eliminated from our consideration.


Synonymseliminate, reject, rule out


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody









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