as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
the stiff entry fee is intended to eliminate less-than-serious competitors
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Recent Examples of eliminate
After receiving scores of straight 7s from all of the judges, Arnold, 20, and Hoying, 34, were eliminated at the end of the episode.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
But eliminate a defensive takeaway at the end of Cal’s 28-24 win at Boston College and its 21-18 squeaker over North Carolina last Friday and the Bears could be 3-4, winless in three ACC games and riding a four-game losing streak.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Instead, lightly brush off any dust and leave them in the sun for a few hours to help eliminate odors.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Amazon wants to use artificial intelligence to eliminate analysis paralysis for its consumers.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
But eliminate a defensive takeaway at the end of Cal’s 28-24 win at Boston College and its 21-18 squeaker over North Carolina last Friday and the Bears could be 3-4, winless in three ACC games and riding a four-game losing streak.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Instead, lightly brush off any dust and leave them in the sun for a few hours to help eliminate odors.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Amazon wants to use artificial intelligence to eliminate analysis paralysis for its consumers.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminate
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ByteDance would be represented by one person on the board, but they would be excluded from any security matters or related committees.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Lakeside Memorial Park in downtown Forest Lake is excluded from the distance requirements due to the close proximity of downtown to the park, Chaika said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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What was meant to prevent violence ended up turning an ordinary moment into a frightening encounter with armed officers.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Wisconsin is one of only a few states in the country that do not ban the private ownership of wild or exotic animals, Gengler said.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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In the waters from Oregon to the Sonoma/Mendocino line, state health officials determined that high levels of a toxin called domoic acid would pose a public health risk, hence the order banning recreational crabbing until further notice.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Federal regulations prohibit new types of aircraft from flying over populated areas, or operating at night and during bad weather, WSJ reported.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The number of people who are found dangerous and prohibited from purchasing guns has increased dramatically.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Eliminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminate. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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