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
This act eliminated discriminatory voting practices, such as literacy tests and poll taxes.
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Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Electives like sewing and home economics haven’t been eliminated entirely from school curriculum, but many students graduate without knowing simple sewing skills.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Humans eliminate about 10 million hectares of forest per year.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026
The Croissants were actually eliminated at the end of the season premiere episode last week, but the show ended on a cliffhanger.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
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Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Electives like sewing and home economics haven’t been eliminated entirely from school curriculum, but many students graduate without knowing simple sewing skills.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Humans eliminate about 10 million hectares of forest per year.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026
The Croissants were actually eliminated at the end of the season premiere episode last week, but the show ended on a cliffhanger.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminate
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The temporary restraining order issued Monday states that — for the time being — Davis cannot remove Wilcox from the primary ballot, alter her status as a candidate or notify the Texas Secretary of State’s office that Wilcox is ineligible or should be excluded from the ballot.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Territories annexed to other countries are excluded.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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His bill would prevent companies from using your online searches to charge you more.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Re-wash and dry the garment, using these tips to avoid re-shrinking, to prevent a residue from the conditioner from setting.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Several red states have proposed legislation modeled on California's 2023 law, which bans four food additives.—
Alan Greenblatt,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The House Energy and Commerce subcommittee will consider several draft proposals in its Tuesday hearing, with some aiming to ban states from setting rules for AVs at all and others looking to lax exemption requirements.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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The letter cited Boise City Code, which prohibits selling or advertising unlimited alcoholic drinks for a single price.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Therefore, all interaction and communication between contestants are prohibited.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Eliminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminate. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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