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 plan also eliminates the $1,000-per-seat wastewater fee for new builds and remodels.
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CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
No policy could accelerate lenacapavir’s implementation more than one that eliminates the drug’s marginal cost.
—Michael Rose, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Combine These for the Best Results No single hack eliminates wasps entirely.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
This keeps out bugs for you and eliminates reflections for the birds.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
The mobile clinic brings care to schools and eliminates the cost, transportation, and time away from work for parents.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
The final draft eliminates any reference to allowing offensive military action.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The new robotic system eliminates these human vulnerabilities, offering a stable, fail-safe alternative that protects doctors from long-term radiation exposure.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
The doomers fret over rogue superintelligence, an AI that accidentally eliminates us while fulfilling a paper clip order.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
No policy could accelerate lenacapavir’s implementation more than one that eliminates the drug’s marginal cost.
—Michael Rose, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Combine These for the Best Results No single hack eliminates wasps entirely.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
This keeps out bugs for you and eliminates reflections for the birds.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
The mobile clinic brings care to schools and eliminates the cost, transportation, and time away from work for parents.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
The final draft eliminates any reference to allowing offensive military action.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The new robotic system eliminates these human vulnerabilities, offering a stable, fail-safe alternative that protects doctors from long-term radiation exposure.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
The doomers fret over rogue superintelligence, an AI that accidentally eliminates us while fulfilling a paper clip order.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminates
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This definition excludes some workers covered by state or labor contract mandates.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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The deal excludes Unilever’s food business in India, Nepal and Portugal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Global online forum Reddit on Friday filed a court challenge to Australia’s world-first law that bans Australian children younger than 16 from holding accounts on the world’s most popular social media platforms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The measure aims to build on a state law that bans gender affirming procedures for minors.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
31 Mar. 2026
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Flexi-form technology prevents creasing, while light refracting pigments blur the look of fine lines and texture.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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This removes debounce delay, prevents mechanical wear, and eliminates issues like accidental double-clicking.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Welcoming City Ordinance in Chicago prohibits police from participating in civil immigration enforcement operations or assisting ICE.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Min Aung Hlaing, who holds the rank of senior general, had earlier relinquished his post of the commander-in-chief because the constitution prohibits the president from simultaneously holding the top military position.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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