weed out
phrasal verb
weeded out; weeding out; weeds out
: to remove (people or things that are not wanted) from a group
They will review the applications to weed out the less qualified candidates.
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The government is seeking to destroy the UN agency that provides schooling, medical coverage and employment for millions of Palestinians – accusing UNRWA of failing to weed out extremists in its ranks.
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Mick Krever, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
By weeding out nefarious activity, consumer trust in caller IDs will be steadily restored, making recipients more inclined to answer calls, which benefits consumers and businesses alike.
—Peter Ford, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
With a goal of cutting 5 to 8 percent of the Defense Department’s civilian workforce of more than 900,000, Pentagon leadership is looking to weed out roughly 6,000 positions a month by not refilling roles as employees leave — either through retirement or moving to a job in the private sector.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
Thankfully, nasturtiums can be used to control potato beetle problems and trailing nasturtiums are also ideal for keeping weeds out of potato beds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
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Mick Krever, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
By weeding out nefarious activity, consumer trust in caller IDs will be steadily restored, making recipients more inclined to answer calls, which benefits consumers and businesses alike.
—Peter Ford, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
With a goal of cutting 5 to 8 percent of the Defense Department’s civilian workforce of more than 900,000, Pentagon leadership is looking to weed out roughly 6,000 positions a month by not refilling roles as employees leave — either through retirement or moving to a job in the private sector.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
Thankfully, nasturtiums can be used to control potato beetle problems and trailing nasturtiums are also ideal for keeping weeds out of potato beds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for weed out
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“Weed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weed%20out. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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