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
Her tip is to wipe them down with a mild cleaning solution, such as a mix of water and vinegar, for a good clean that eliminates odors.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
And there's plenty of ways to cook it, like roasting it on high heat, that eliminates the goo while retaining benefits.
—Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The mechanism eliminates the need for corrosive reagents or external catalysts.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
The new law also eliminates the Direct PLUS Loan program.
—Kymberlee Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
This completely eliminates the need for a steering column.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
The overarching idea, which brands like Adidas have played with to varying degrees of success, is that making everything out of a single material eliminates the need to strip castoff garments of fiddly buttons and zippers, a time-consuming and often expensive process.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
The act eliminates the Grad PLUS loan program, imposes strict caps on Parent PLUS loans, dissolves multiple existing repayment plans, and introduces a single Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) set to launch in July 2026.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The Williams deal eliminates the 2027 first-round pick received in the trade that also yielded a 2026 first-round pick and Kenny Clark.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
And there's plenty of ways to cook it, like roasting it on high heat, that eliminates the goo while retaining benefits.
—Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The mechanism eliminates the need for corrosive reagents or external catalysts.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
The new law also eliminates the Direct PLUS Loan program.
—Kymberlee Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
This completely eliminates the need for a steering column.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
The overarching idea, which brands like Adidas have played with to varying degrees of success, is that making everything out of a single material eliminates the need to strip castoff garments of fiddly buttons and zippers, a time-consuming and often expensive process.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
The act eliminates the Grad PLUS loan program, imposes strict caps on Parent PLUS loans, dissolves multiple existing repayment plans, and introduces a single Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) set to launch in July 2026.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The Williams deal eliminates the 2027 first-round pick received in the trade that also yielded a 2026 first-round pick and Kenny Clark.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminates
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That excludes the outlier years of 2021 and 2022.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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The report also excludes suicides, though Alexander said the organization is continuing discussions about how to recognize and honor those officers.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The No Secret Police Act, which bans masks on law enforcement officers, addresses how federal agents use anonymity to create an atmosphere of fear and intimidation within communities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The governor signed a bill in 2024 barring online platforms from knowingly providing addictive feeds to minors without their parents’ consent, and which also bans platforms from sending notifications to minors during school and late-night hours.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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However, most apple juices available for purchase have vitamin C added as ascorbic acid, an antioxidant that prevents discoloration and improves the juice's shelf life.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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The agency said it’s been blocked from sharing information since last year when state lawmakers passed The Rex and Brody Act, which prevents public access to autopsy photos and reports of minors killed through domestic violence.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Resolution 2476-2026 — sponsored by Ward 5 Commissioner Laura Cavender — prohibits township law enforcement officers and resources from participating in the enforcement of non-criminal federal immigration violations.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Senate Bill 267, which took effect in January 2024, prohibits landlords from rejecting Section 8 tenants based solely on their credit history.—
Robin Urevich,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Eliminates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminates. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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