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
Use a Tape Measure A tape measure eliminates the guesswork when figuring out how far apart to plant tomatoes.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
What wage insurance does is to take the kind of concept which was enacted by Congress in the early ’70s and apply it to a different cause for layoffs, the technological innovation which eliminates work.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 1 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
The bill also eliminates benefits for about 9,000 people in the state who were on refugee, asylee, parole or another non-citizen status.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The plan, which was submitted the day before the Legislature convened a four-day special session on redistricting Tuesday, eliminates four of the eight current Democratic-leaning districts, giving Republicans a 24-to-four advantage.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Measuring just several tens of cubic millimeters, the new microbattery eliminates many of the safety risks associated with traditional lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion), such as swelling, leakage, and overheating, by avoiding liquid electrolytes.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Tangled charging cords and rummaging through your bag mid-flight are problems this little organizer pouch completely eliminates.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Removing the shell before freezing eliminates the risk of invisible cracks that could let bacteria reach the egg’s contents.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
What wage insurance does is to take the kind of concept which was enacted by Congress in the early ’70s and apply it to a different cause for layoffs, the technological innovation which eliminates work.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 1 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
The bill also eliminates benefits for about 9,000 people in the state who were on refugee, asylee, parole or another non-citizen status.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The plan, which was submitted the day before the Legislature convened a four-day special session on redistricting Tuesday, eliminates four of the eight current Democratic-leaning districts, giving Republicans a 24-to-four advantage.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Measuring just several tens of cubic millimeters, the new microbattery eliminates many of the safety risks associated with traditional lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion), such as swelling, leakage, and overheating, by avoiding liquid electrolytes.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Tangled charging cords and rummaging through your bag mid-flight are problems this little organizer pouch completely eliminates.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Removing the shell before freezing eliminates the risk of invisible cracks that could let bacteria reach the egg’s contents.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminates
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Despite this change, eligibility is narrow and excludes many people, including those sentenced to life without parole, despite evidence showing that people age out of crime and resentencing does not compromise public safety.—
Nicole D. Porter,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Chinese version of Apple Maps doesn’t recognize the sovereignty of Taiwan, and the Chinese version of iOS excludes Taiwan’s flag from the emoji keyboard.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The law bans fees on the tax or tip portions of customers’ bills.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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More than 60% of voters approved the Fair Districts Amendment in 2010, which bans partisan gerrymandering and redrawing maps to dilute the power of racial minorities.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The other thing to note here is Havertz’s positioning, which prevents Murphy committing to pushing up on to Eze.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Ultraviolet light is known to accelerate collagen breakdown and uneven pigmentation, so regular use prevents further damage and maintains skin quality.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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The resolution was spearheaded by Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno and immediately prohibits senators and staff from the markets.—
William Earl,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Eliminates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminates. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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