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
The move comes weeks after the University of Texas at Austin moved to consolidate its long-standing ethnic and gender studies departments following months of conservative pressure to eliminate programs deemed too liberal for the state’s flagship university.
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Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Many restrictive diets drastically cut calories or eliminate key nutrients, leaving you unsatisfied and fighting hunger all day.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 19 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
The school eliminated its program almost two decades ago, leaving it without the program that costs the most (and sells the most) on many DI campuses.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Many restrictive diets drastically cut calories or eliminate key nutrients, leaving you unsatisfied and fighting hunger all day.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 19 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
The school eliminated its program almost two decades ago, leaving it without the program that costs the most (and sells the most) on many DI campuses.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminate
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The outcome sets the stage for an April hearing in which attorneys for Tyler Robinson will make their case to exclude TV cameras, microphones and photographers from the courtroom.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The March 24 debate will feature six candidates but exclude every Democrat of color.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Social Security payment amounts are set to shrink unless Congress takes action to prevent it.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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The company said the blowout was caused by the improper assembly and setting of equipment that was designed to prevent the flow of liquids.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Websites would face the choice between banning lawful speech or facing onerous penalties.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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South Korea’s national security council called the launches a provocation that violated United Nations Security Council resolutions that bans any ballistic activities by North Korea.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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In addition, restaurants and other food service providers would be prohibited from offering single-use items such as utensils, napkins, condiment packets or straws except upon request from customers.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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The first, titled the Retirement and Personal Savings Protection Act, would prohibit new state personal property taxes.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Eliminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminate. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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