as in excluded
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 eliminated
As environmental regulations limit the toxic output from smokestacks and tail pipes, particulate matter that could be absorbing or blocking incoming sunlight is being eliminated, leading to gradually warmer oceans.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
As of September, that exception has been eliminated.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
In 2025, however, the number of measles cases in the United States hit the highest level since health officials first regarded the disease as eliminated, with 1,431 cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Rubella was eliminated in 2004.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The Sky are eliminated from playoff contention with three games remaining in the season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
When feeds came back after being down 24-plus hours, Rachel Reilly was eliminated.
—David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Another 108 vacant positions were eliminated.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
And that eliminated Pfizer’s vaccine for children.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
As of September, that exception has been eliminated.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
In 2025, however, the number of measles cases in the United States hit the highest level since health officials first regarded the disease as eliminated, with 1,431 cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Rubella was eliminated in 2004.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The Sky are eliminated from playoff contention with three games remaining in the season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
When feeds came back after being down 24-plus hours, Rachel Reilly was eliminated.
—David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Another 108 vacant positions were eliminated.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
And that eliminated Pfizer’s vaccine for children.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminated
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The Athletic’s David Ornstein expects that deal to be completed, but he has been excluded from the list below.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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By causing the payment to be made through CFC2, USP sought to convert the character of the income from FPHCI to income excluded from FPHCI.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The monarch confirmed to animal rights group PETA in November 2022 that foie gras is banned from all royal residences due to the unethical way it is produced.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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At gatherings like the Mahakumbh in the northern Indian city of Pragyaraj this January, where millions of Hindu pilgrims attend what's considered the world's largest religious festival, selfies were banned.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
31 Aug. 2025
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This type of rash or breakout can be prevented by avoiding perfumes, colognes, citrus oils and other common triggers before going outside in the sun.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Humanitarian agencies have been prevented by the belligerents from providing aid, while conflicts elsewhere have sapped the West’s attention.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The resulting bill that cleared the Legislature during the regular legislative session would have prohibited consumable hemp products containing a cannabinoid other than CBD or CBG, which do not produce a high.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Tennessee law has prohibited local sanctuary policies since 2019.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Eliminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminated. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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