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 the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Mexico was eliminated in the group stage for the first time since 1978, breaking a streak of seven consecutive appearances in the knockout rounds.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Under that scenario, if no candidate breaks 50% of the popular vote, the bottom finisher is eliminated, and voters’ second choices come into play.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
The Israeli military said Friday that its operations in Lebanon would continue until the threat posed by Hezbollah is eliminated.
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Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The Americans, who won their group, reached the semifinals before they were eliminated by Argentina, 6-1.
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Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The new 3rd District supervisor will join a body that recently eliminated 150 jobs to repair a $35 million budget deficit.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Spotify has eliminated a temporary logo, months after courting user backlash to the design that many felt was visually unappealing.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
The New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that feeds on the living flesh of mammals and people, has been spotted in Texas and New Mexico after being eliminated from the United States in 1966.
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Eva Flowe
june 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
To save money, among the many reductions, the budget deferred for two years the opening of a new police training center to save $778,000 and eliminated 85 city positions, the majority of which are currently vacant.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Under that scenario, if no candidate breaks 50% of the popular vote, the bottom finisher is eliminated, and voters’ second choices come into play.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
The Israeli military said Friday that its operations in Lebanon would continue until the threat posed by Hezbollah is eliminated.
—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The Americans, who won their group, reached the semifinals before they were eliminated by Argentina, 6-1.
—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The new 3rd District supervisor will join a body that recently eliminated 150 jobs to repair a $35 million budget deficit.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Spotify has eliminated a temporary logo, months after courting user backlash to the design that many felt was visually unappealing.
—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
The New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that feeds on the living flesh of mammals and people, has been spotted in Texas and New Mexico after being eliminated from the United States in 1966.
—
Eva Flowe
june 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
To save money, among the many reductions, the budget deferred for two years the opening of a new police training center to save $778,000 and eliminated 85 city positions, the majority of which are currently vacant.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminated
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Converts, as well as the children of Parsi mothers with non-Parsi fathers, were excluded.
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The Tigray region, where hundreds of thousands of people had died in the war between the federal forces and regional groups, was again excluded from the election, denying it a voice in parliament and further pushing it to the margins.
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Last week, the UK government banned social media for under-16s starting next year, modeling its restrictions on those set by the Australian government in December.
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Authorities also banned alcohol consumption in several areas placed under the highest heat alert, including Paris, citing public safety concerns.
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Ezequiel Tovar went deep with one out, but Whitlock prevented further damage.
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Tetanus can often be prevented after an injury through proper wound care, administration of a tetanus-containing vaccine and, in some cases, tetanus immune globulin, which contains antibodies that provide immediate protection.
Verb
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On match days, all aircraft operations, including drones, are prohibited within a radius of 3 nautical miles and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around the stadiums unless specifically authorized by air traffic controllers.
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They are typically prohibited on multi-use paths and state park trails unless specifically signed otherwise.
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“Eliminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminated. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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