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
That includes a 20% overall cut in metro rail and bus services with 32 bus rides eliminated.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The distraction does not eliminate the need for state repression.
—Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Our goal is to reduce or eliminate all barriers to vaccinations of every type.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
In a visit to Mid-City Steel on Aug. 28, Vance touted provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill that cut taxes and eliminated the on tips and overtime, along with measures designed to incentivize manufacturing in the U.S. rather than overseas.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The distraction does not eliminate the need for state repression.
—Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Our goal is to reduce or eliminate all barriers to vaccinations of every type.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
In a visit to Mid-City Steel on Aug. 28, Vance touted provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill that cut taxes and eliminated the on tips and overtime, along with measures designed to incentivize manufacturing in the U.S. rather than overseas.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminate
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She is now stuck between not wanting to exclude someone and still hoping the evening stays true to its original purpose.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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All Canadian feature films in Official Selection — excluding first or second features — are considered for the award.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Riley Gaines has lobbied for bills in several states that would prevent biological males who identify as women from competing in women’s sports.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Your feet are sandwiched between pillowy soles and a breathable mesh upper that keeps the air flowing to prevent sweating and blisters.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed an executive order banning phones in her state, too.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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The deadline for the popular app to find a non-Chinese buyer or be banned in the United States is September 17, after Trump extended it for the third time.—
AFP,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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The sterile cockpit rule prohibits pilots from engaging in conversations unrelated to operating the aircraft when flying below 10,000 feet.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Major League Baseball Rule 21 prohibits anyone connected to the game-including players, umpires, and staff-from gambling on any baseball or softball game, regardless of the level.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Eliminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminate. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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