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
The ruling eliminates Democratic hopes for four additional House seats and strengthens Republican gerrymandering advantages heading into this year’s midterm elections.
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Canceling projects or buying back leases eliminates the electricity those projects would have generated.
—Ben Link, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
That simplifies the layout and eliminates the risk of fluid leaks or pressure loss.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The elastic waistband eliminates the digging that can come with wearing traditional jeans for long periods of time, while the denim fabric and polished details still look sharp enough for a day in the office.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Its DuoScrub rotary mops apply downward pressure to erase stains, while a specialized hair-snipping brush eliminates manual detangling.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
No season eliminates the need for cozy blankets speciated for sophisticated lounging.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
Use a Tape Measure A tape measure eliminates the guesswork when figuring out how far apart to plant tomatoes.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Avoiding herbicides preserves the soil benefits dandelions provide, keeps early-season nectar available and eliminates the largest environmental downsides.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Canceling projects or buying back leases eliminates the electricity those projects would have generated.
—Ben Link, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
That simplifies the layout and eliminates the risk of fluid leaks or pressure loss.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The elastic waistband eliminates the digging that can come with wearing traditional jeans for long periods of time, while the denim fabric and polished details still look sharp enough for a day in the office.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Its DuoScrub rotary mops apply downward pressure to erase stains, while a specialized hair-snipping brush eliminates manual detangling.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
No season eliminates the need for cozy blankets speciated for sophisticated lounging.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
Use a Tape Measure A tape measure eliminates the guesswork when figuring out how far apart to plant tomatoes.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Avoiding herbicides preserves the soil benefits dandelions provide, keeps early-season nectar available and eliminates the largest environmental downsides.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminates
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Subscription excludes print edition.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The authors found tariffs have already had a measurable impact on inflation, specifically core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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The legislation, the Tribune-Review reported, bans employees or contractors from inquiring about immigration status and forbids law enforcement to take action based on immigration status.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The policy also bans material that admits to or encourages poaching.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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This prevents the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module from running a brake pad self-adjustment routine that can contribute to the battery drain.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The Doncic absence prevents the Lakers from properly evaluating their roster against playoff competition, complicating their ability to assess key personnel needs for the offseason.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Republicans and Democrats divided on immigration Democrats were in lockstep on most issues related to immigration, including opposing Immigration & Customs Enforcement raids and supporting the sanctuary law that prohibits police from coordinating with the federal agency.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Facebook, led by Silicon Valley billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, said its Restricted Goods and Services Policy prohibits content involving the trade in endangered and protected animals and plants.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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“Eliminates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminates. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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