as in excludes
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 eliminates
Despite the growing popularity of compact electric tools, the FixBuddy Ratchet takes a fully manual approach – no batteries required, which eliminates the risk of running out of power in the middle of a job.
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Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
At a depth of one mile, a column of water naturally provides the 160 atmospheres of pressure required for the reactor to function, which eliminates the need for massive and expensive surface pressure vessels.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
This eliminates hallucination risks and increases reliability in safety critical workflows.
—Abhas Ricky, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The system eliminates the step of passengers having to wait in the lobby area for bags to be run through explosive detection machines that have now been removed.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
This revision eliminates redundancy, strengthens the opening, and presents the consequences in a direct and logical order.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
This one can power multiple devices at once and eliminates the need to carry extra cords.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
This eliminates a build-up of moisture on surfaces, such as your deck or patio, to shelter them.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
This approach reduces visual noise and eliminates the need to constantly rotate, store, or reassess items throughout the year.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
At a depth of one mile, a column of water naturally provides the 160 atmospheres of pressure required for the reactor to function, which eliminates the need for massive and expensive surface pressure vessels.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
This eliminates hallucination risks and increases reliability in safety critical workflows.
—Abhas Ricky, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The system eliminates the step of passengers having to wait in the lobby area for bags to be run through explosive detection machines that have now been removed.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
This revision eliminates redundancy, strengthens the opening, and presents the consequences in a direct and logical order.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
This one can power multiple devices at once and eliminates the need to carry extra cords.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
This eliminates a build-up of moisture on surfaces, such as your deck or patio, to shelter them.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
This approach reduces visual noise and eliminates the need to constantly rotate, store, or reassess items throughout the year.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminates
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The House legislative package, however, excludes some of the most ambitious reforms in the Senate version, such as a pilot program to incentivize localities to liberalize land-use rules using Community Development Block Grant funding.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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That excludes China Vanke, once one of the country’s largest developers, which, late last year, asked to delay repayment on some of its debt.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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The gap between freedom of speech and the press in Hong Kong and mainland China, where the ruling Communist Party bans public dissent, has grown much smaller.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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One, a law that bans disruptions at houses of worship.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Zofran, the brand name for ondansetron, is a prescription anti-nausea medication that blocks serotonin receptors in your gut and brain that, in turn, prevents them from triggering nausea and vomiting.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
SELF,
9 Feb. 2026
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Williams said one of his goals is to change the state law that prevents people who have been convicted of felonies from holding office.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Consistent with state law, Austin ISD prohibits employees from encouraging walkouts or protests, spokesman JJ Maldonado said.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Fort Lauderdale City Commission said the ordinance now prohibits the consumption of open alcohol containers and also bans outdoor alcohol sales in those SEDs.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Eliminates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminates. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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