eliminated

past tense of eliminate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of eliminated However, a change in California law eliminated criminal liability for murder and attempted murder for people convicted as aiders and abettors under the natural and probable consequences doctrine, prosecutors said. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026 About $11 billion in unfunded liabilities has been eliminated since 2020 because of surplus alone. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026 Their interpretations have varied over time, of course, but their official rulings have sustained, altered, or eliminated important federal or state laws and accordingly changed life in America. — Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Nov. 2026 He and Julia Stiles were eliminated from season 35, but Sosa is more than content with how things played out. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026 Jordan had returned from baseball that spring, and the Magic, led by Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway, eliminated the Bulls in six games in the Eastern Conference semifinals. — Heather Occhino, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2026 The injection virtually eliminated vitamin K deficiency bleeding, a rare condition that can cause catastrophic bleeding and even death. — Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 2026 County officials reported a financial shortfall of more than $35 million this year and eliminated 150 positions in June to help balance the budget. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026 And in April, the Mouse House eliminated about 1,000 roles, primarily as a result of D’Amaro’s formation of a consolidated enterprise marketing division under the leadership of Asad Ayaz, chief marketing and brand officer. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminated
Verb
  • Earlier, Trumpian communication actively excluded, discredited, or ignored these views.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Like anyone who may have wanted to testify in front of the school board, they are summarily excluded.
    — Matt Calkins, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • In July 2025, the City Council banned the N-word and the sexist vulgarity known as the C-word during public comment.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The post also addresses recent reports about a woman named Szilvia Berki, who in October 2015 is said to have received an injunction from Brand and Goldsmith that banned Berki from harassing them.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • But the measures have not prevented the return of severe pollution each year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Centcom said the naval blockade has already prevented Iran from exporting more than $25 billion in crude oil.
    — Maegan Vazquez, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The article reported that the city of Charlotte stifled Adams Outdoor previous requests and prohibited billboard companies from removing trees whose diameters were 4 inches or more.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Trailers are prohibited on the narrow, winding road to the campground, and while RVs are allowed, none of the sites have electrical or water hookups.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2026

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“Eliminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminated. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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