eliminated

past tense of eliminate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of eliminated In developing a multitool to slide neatly into its latest generation of EDC offerings, The James Brand took time to reflect upon which tools were absolutely necessary for its customers and which ones could be eliminated to cut bulk and excess. New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 An assumption disproved, an option eliminated or a risk identified may represent meaningful progress. Mustafa Shreet, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Congress has eliminated the threat of a politically perilous government shutdown this fall. Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026 Only the bottom team in each of the four groups is eliminated. ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 Earlier this year, South Carolina became the site of the country’s largest outbreak since the virus was declared eliminated, in 2000. Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Measles in the United States Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000. Eva Flowe august 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026 Five competitors were eliminated, meaning Ehudin and three others remained. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026 The United States is now experiencing the largest measles outbreak in 35 years, despite the virus being largely eliminated just a few years ago. Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminated
Verb
  • Telecoms that overcharge are excluded from spectrum auctions.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Garza’s complaint accused LeVota of discriminatory treatment, a hostile work environment and other claims, such as being excluded from her job duties.
    Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Turkish government was deposed in a military coup in 1980, and in the aftermath, the CHP (along with every other party) was banned from politics.
    Nick TaborAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Leonard must repay the NBA $700,000, and his uncle is banned from engaging with or conducting any business with NBA teams for five years.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Firefighters rescued a dog named Agusta and prevented a house fire from spreading during an incident in Santa Ana, California, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
    Denis Akbari, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Many of those cuts were prevented through litigation and Congress’ refusal to act, the report said.
    Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The teacher was immediately placed on leave and prohibited from being on district property or contacting students, North Penn officials said in a statement posted on the school system's website.
    Laura Fay, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Roulette, slots, wagers, lotteries, raffles, lucky spins and prize wheels are all prohibited.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Eliminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminated. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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