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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The law bans the enforcement of foreign or religious law — particularly Sharia Law, the Islamic code.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The study found no effect on the rate of suicides, but showed higher rates of homicides and gun homicides in places where Sunday bans on alcohol sales has been repealed.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 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 bill prohibits agencies, including the police, from sharing sensitive information with federal immigration enforcement agents.—
Evangeline Chan,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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These are two distinct legal collection mechanisms, and nothing in federal law prohibits a creditor from using both at once.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Eliminates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminates. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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