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
Trump’s 2027 budget, released a few days before CISA issued its current advisory, proposes to cut more than seven hundred million dollars from the agency; among other things, the budget eliminates its election-security program.
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Sue Halpern, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
This approach eliminates the federal gas and diesel taxes, lowering gas prices and reducing the pain at the pump.
—Andrew Stasiowski, Boston Herald, 24 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
There’s a tool that eliminates the need to bend or kneel to pull up weeds, and effectively removes the entire sprout according to shoppers, preventing the same plant from popping back up all summer.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The program all but eliminates the capital expenditure barrier that has historically held back geothermal systems.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Mansfield punches ticket, eliminates Weatherford Mansfield pulled away with 4 runs in the top of the seventh inning to clinch a playoff berth and eliminate Weatherford from contention, 7-2, in a District 3-6A game on Tuesday night at Weatherford High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminates the Grad PLUS loan program altogether as of July 1.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
This eliminates broad, flat sidewalls to deliver the wind-shedding performance for which dome tents are known.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Sue Halpern, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
This approach eliminates the federal gas and diesel taxes, lowering gas prices and reducing the pain at the pump.
—Andrew Stasiowski, Boston Herald, 24 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
There’s a tool that eliminates the need to bend or kneel to pull up weeds, and effectively removes the entire sprout according to shoppers, preventing the same plant from popping back up all summer.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The program all but eliminates the capital expenditure barrier that has historically held back geothermal systems.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Mansfield punches ticket, eliminates Weatherford Mansfield pulled away with 4 runs in the top of the seventh inning to clinch a playoff berth and eliminate Weatherford from contention, 7-2, in a District 3-6A game on Tuesday night at Weatherford High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminates the Grad PLUS loan program altogether as of July 1.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
This eliminates broad, flat sidewalls to deliver the wind-shedding performance for which dome tents are known.
—New Atlas, 9 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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Vapes are not subject to the ban, but laws restricting the sale of vapes and nicotine products will be strengthened under the new legislation, as will bans on smoking in public places.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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DeSantis scheduled the session for late April as the nation awaits a Supreme Court ruling on a key section of the Voting Rights Act that bans discrimination in voting systems.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
22 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 platform prohibits creators from owning or creating new channels following a termination.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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The order prohibits Pearce from contacting Jackson or coming within 500 feet of her home or workplace or within 100 feet of her vehicle.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Eliminates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminates. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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