ELIMINATE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

eliminate

verb

i-ˈli-mə-ˌnāt

Definition of eliminate

as in to exclude

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of the stiff entry fee is intended to eliminate less-than-serious competitors

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of eliminate Schools have eliminated more than 100 women's and Olympic sports teams since 2023, Cantwell's report notes. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026 The playoffs will conclude an eventful 2026 season fans at one point worried would either be abbreviated or eliminated entirely by labor strife. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 27 Sep. 2026 That translates to significant savings in satellite servicing, eliminating the need to develop and launch replacements. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026 With the loss, Bay FC (7-14-5) was eliminated from playoff contention. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eliminate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminate

Verb

The exact current values are obscured because federal filings use broad ranges and exclude subsequent market moves.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Moreover, that $100 million plus projection captures just the store-level opportunity and excludes upside from Hoka’s nationwide online availability on Academy’s website, Matuszewski said.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of exclude

Verb

Travelon bags excel in this area, with their slash-proof straps, locking zippers, and RFID-blocking materials to prevent digital theft of private information.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026
When transitioning from hard flooring to rugs or carpets, the system automatically adjusts suction levels and modifies its brush roll behavior to maximize particle pickup while preventing hair entanglements around the main rollers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of prevent

Verb

The prosecution’s request that Clancy’s lawyers be prohibited from making extrajudicial statements to the media was also added to the list of issues to be heard in November.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
Gun buying age The Marjory Stoneman Douglas safety package also prohibited young Floridians from buying guns.

— Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of prohibit

Browse Nearby Words

eligible

eliminate

eliminated

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Eliminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminate. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of eliminate

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

regimen

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

7 Great Ways to Say 'Great'

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

7 Great Ways to Say 'Great'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes