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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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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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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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Recent Examples of elides
The poem’s stumbling, falling rhythm elides the lofty bounce or micronarrative of a nursery rhyme in favor of a tone that’s defiantly level, even procedural.
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Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
Although Dunmore’s fictionalization of their conflict elides some of the very real historical stakes for British women, the couple’s genuine tenderness, in between and even during their arguments, makes the story—and their eventual relationship—truly come alive.
—Karen Ostergren, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
Anderson doesn’t take it that far, but rather elides further exploration.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
Although Dunmore’s fictionalization of their conflict elides some of the very real historical stakes for British women, the couple’s genuine tenderness, in between and even during their arguments, makes the story—and their eventual relationship—truly come alive.
—Karen Ostergren, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
Anderson doesn’t take it that far, but rather elides further exploration.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elides
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Comedy deletes your stakes, and the stakes have to feel high for this whole thing to work.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Dec. 2025
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View gallery - 11 images A sharp, new twist on the classic moka pot, the Turbo Moka packs a unique design that deletes the line between function and flair.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Dec. 2025
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Taking zinc on the first day symptoms appear shortens the duration of respiratory viruses, such as the common cold and COVID-19.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Unfiltered water, Adams insists, leads to sediment buildup in your water heater, which shortens its lifespan and lessens its heating efficiency.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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Commutation only reduces the punishment for a crime, whereas a full pardon erases a conviction.—
Alexander Lowie,
The Conversation,
29 Dec. 2025
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Take the quiz here … ‘STOP THAT’ – Comedian calls out 'anti-Christian feel' after mall erases Christmas from tree-lighting.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Trump formalized the policy in a sweeping executive order signed Wednesday that sharply curtails how defense contractors can use profits and compensate executives.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Such a reading of the law at the center of the case could provide Trump an opening -- along with other tariffs that have not been challenged in court -- to continue his global-trotting mission to reshape trade imbalances, even if the high court curtails his broad tariff power.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Trump cancels 'second wave of attacks' against Venezuela 2.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own!—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The solution removes moisture from the nail plate to ensure a long-lasting finish and contains biotin to strengthen the nails.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Suarez told Fox News Digital that diverting offenders away from prosecution removes a critical point of accountability.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Elides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elides. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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