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
During his regime, political parties were eliminated, opponents were executed, and Park named himself president for life.
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Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The federal electric vehicle tax incentive was also eliminated in 2025, so there was a sales bump as American drivers took advantage of the tax credit before it was removed.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Albemarle eliminated up to 7% of its global workforce, representing 15% of non-manufacturing jobs to save the company $300 million to $400 million each year.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Who has been eliminated on 'The Traitors'?
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
Back in the event for a second straight year, Powell returns after being eliminated in last year’s first round.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Brunson, for example, played just eight minutes before his team was eliminated.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
When the Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention in December, some football fans were undoubtedly thrilled that Kansas City wouldn’t be in the Super Bowl again.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Before settling in California, Cal Matters reported, the paint companies hired lobbyists and spent $6 million to push a ballot measure that would have eliminated their liability and called for the state government to pay for paint removal.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The federal electric vehicle tax incentive was also eliminated in 2025, so there was a sales bump as American drivers took advantage of the tax credit before it was removed.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Albemarle eliminated up to 7% of its global workforce, representing 15% of non-manufacturing jobs to save the company $300 million to $400 million each year.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Who has been eliminated on 'The Traitors'?
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
Back in the event for a second straight year, Powell returns after being eliminated in last year’s first round.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Brunson, for example, played just eight minutes before his team was eliminated.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
When the Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention in December, some football fans were undoubtedly thrilled that Kansas City wouldn’t be in the Super Bowl again.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Before settling in California, Cal Matters reported, the paint companies hired lobbyists and spent $6 million to push a ballot measure that would have eliminated their liability and called for the state government to pay for paint removal.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminated
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With revenues soaring, the late President Hugo Chávez, a left-wing populist, lavished cash on Venezuelan masses long excluded from the petroleum windfall.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Too many communities are excluded from growth.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Petrosian will compete as a neutral athlete after Russia was banned from the Olympics for its invasion of Ukraine, and as a result, the country has not participated in international competition in years.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Debate swirls around whether these financial behemoths should be banned.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Liu skated on, mastering her jumps and repeating as national champion in 2020, though age restrictions prevented her from entering international competitions.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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The dog was found alive and was led off the mountain by rangers, officials said, but poor weather conditions initially prevented crews from recovering the hiker’s body.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said parking on the shoulder of the highway near Meyers Beach is prohibited while the ice caves remain open.—
Danielle Kaeding,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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What items are prohibited at Innings Festival 2026?—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Eliminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminated. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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