elides

verb

Definition of elidesnext
present tense third-person singular of elide
1
as in deletes
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it some unnecessary verbiage will need to be elided, but otherwise the article is publishable

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2
as in shortens
to make less in extent or duration the product presentation was not elided—it's always only 15 minutes long

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  1. deletes
  2. shortens
  3. cancels
  4. removes
Verb
  • Microsoft also deletes all of the information from every session after you’re done, which helps protect your privacy.
    Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
  • The breakup rumors get real when Fox abruptly unfollows Kelly on Instagram and deletes all her pictures with him.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of deletes
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  • In Tennessee, a pardon serves as a statement of forgiveness to someone who has completed their prison sentence and is no longer incarcerated, while commutation shortens a sentence but lets the conviction stand.
    JONATHAN MATTISE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Backflip’s technology dramatically shortens the design-to-production pipeline, empowering anyone to create complex, high-resolution 3D models in minutes.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of shortens
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  • When their attempt to steal a parade balloon goes up in flames and possibly cancels Christmas, the Bad Guys are forced to play Santa to lift the city's spirits — all in preparation for their big bank robbery.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The Go Wild pass automatically renews unless the customer cancels it on their Frontier Airlines profile before the renewal date.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of cancels
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  • The exfoliating ingredient—popular in skincare for clearing up breakouts—removes buildup from the scalp.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Related Articles Obviously, the best way to avoid hangovers is to not drink at all, but if a celebratory sip is unavoidable this season, Myers recommends staying hydrated with water and electrolytes, getting extra sleep and taking charcoal, which binds to and removes toxins from the body.
    Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
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