Synonyms of eliminate

eliminate

verb

i-ˈli-mə-ˌnāt 

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

• exclude
• prevent
• ban
• prohibit
• bar
• shut out
• banish
• rule out
• debar
• freeze out
• expel
• count (out)
• except
• suspend
• obviate
• preclude
• close one's doors to
• close out
• hinder
• deter
• ostracize
• impede
• exile
• excommunicate
• deport
• block
• cease
• obstruct
• oust
• blacklist
• blackball
• halt
• ward (off)
• stave off
• discontinue
• throw out
• check off
• disregard
• comb (out)
• weed (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• include
• admit
• receive
• accept
• entertain
• embrace
• welcome
• take in
• unban

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eliminate

The portrait of Musk that emerges here is that of a childish, terminally online man who desires to eliminate the messiness of contemporary life for a more rigid order. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

The model can also adapt to new manipulation tasks with as few as 20 demonstrations through in-context learning, eliminating the need for parameter updates. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

To be sure, Graham’s sister Darline Graham Nordone will take the place of her brother in the Senate on Wednesday and serve the rest of his term, eliminating some uncertainty around the impact of his absence. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Its current obligations are locked, the tax base is shrinking every year and the courts have eliminated a major lever that could quickly help close the gap. — Gregory Kearney, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026