as in excludes
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 eliminates
The new robotic system eliminates these human vulnerabilities, offering a stable, fail-safe alternative that protects doctors from long-term radiation exposure.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
County officials say the ice rink facilities would have 100% use of electricity, which eliminates fossil fuel use, stormwater management, a solar-ready roof, and shading.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Perfect scenario for the Rangers would be to make a trade with Baltimore that eliminates Rule 5 status.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
The bill also eliminates a three-year limitation on complaints and allows for investigations into maltreatment incidents more than three years old.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
The doomers fret over rogue superintelligence, an AI that accidentally eliminates us while fulfilling a paper clip order.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
The location eliminates friction.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Moore’s energy bill does not create savings out of thin air; it shifts costs rather than eliminates them and only allows for small one-time rate relief.
—Jason Buckel, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
The Roth eliminates that floor entirely.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
County officials say the ice rink facilities would have 100% use of electricity, which eliminates fossil fuel use, stormwater management, a solar-ready roof, and shading.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Perfect scenario for the Rangers would be to make a trade with Baltimore that eliminates Rule 5 status.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
The bill also eliminates a three-year limitation on complaints and allows for investigations into maltreatment incidents more than three years old.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
The doomers fret over rogue superintelligence, an AI that accidentally eliminates us while fulfilling a paper clip order.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
The location eliminates friction.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Moore’s energy bill does not create savings out of thin air; it shifts costs rather than eliminates them and only allows for small one-time rate relief.
—Jason Buckel, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
The Roth eliminates that floor entirely.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminates
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This definition excludes some workers covered by state or labor contract mandates.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Lorie Konish,Kamaron McNair,Greg Iacurci,Mike Winters,Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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The vote shifts pressure back to the Senate, which left Washington for a two-week recess after passing a bipartisan funding deal that excludes ICE and Border Patrol.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Global online forum Reddit on Friday filed a court challenge to Australia’s world-first law that bans Australian children younger than 16 from holding accounts on the world’s most popular social media platforms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The measure aims to build on a state law that bans gender affirming procedures for minors.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
31 Mar. 2026
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Helium enables smooth production of semiconductors since the gas prevents unwanted chemical reactions in the manufacturing process.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Using a combination of durable ceramic materials and specialized membranes, the filtration unit can remove extremely small contaminants while maintaining stable operation through a self-cleaning thermal mechanism that prevents buildup and degradation over time.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Welcoming City Ordinance in Chicago prohibits police from participating in civil immigration enforcement operations or assisting ICE.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Min Aung Hlaing, who holds the rank of senior general, had earlier relinquished his post of the commander-in-chief because the constitution prohibits the president from simultaneously holding the top military position.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Eliminates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminates. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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