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
These inexpensive-but-luxe-looking trousers give the wearer the best of both worlds with an elongating silhouette and chic bootcut that’s ideal for office wear and a faux fly that eliminates the need for buttons or zippers.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Replacing phone calls with digital matching By using standardized digital information shared among medical facilities, Carenector eliminates the need for staff to make phone calls or send faxes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
Losing documentation eliminates the opportunity to take tax-free distributions later.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
And this year, Williams became eligible for the Medal of Honor with the approval of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which eliminates any time constraints Williams might face in a review of his combat actions.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The Trump executive order just eliminates so many of those administrative barriers.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Their automatic moving design eliminates the need for drivers to wait in line for charging.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
An iPod eliminates all of that.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Operations are fully paperless, a NORDAQ filtration system eliminates single-use plastic water bottles, and smart climate control throughout helps curb energy usage.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Replacing phone calls with digital matching By using standardized digital information shared among medical facilities, Carenector eliminates the need for staff to make phone calls or send faxes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
Losing documentation eliminates the opportunity to take tax-free distributions later.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
And this year, Williams became eligible for the Medal of Honor with the approval of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which eliminates any time constraints Williams might face in a review of his combat actions.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The Trump executive order just eliminates so many of those administrative barriers.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Their automatic moving design eliminates the need for drivers to wait in line for charging.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
An iPod eliminates all of that.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Operations are fully paperless, a NORDAQ filtration system eliminates single-use plastic water bottles, and smart climate control throughout helps curb energy usage.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminates
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That both subverts and excludes the traditional TV distribution model, where sellers either adopt programming from their production stablemates or go out and acquire third-party content.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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The new law also excludes those convicted of homicide, drug trafficking and serious human rights violations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, City Section commissioner Vicky Lagos announced that Marquez and South East have been removed from the Open Division playoffs because of ineligible players that violated CIF bylaw 600, which bans players from participating in outside leagues during the season of their sport.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The executive order bans non-essential motor vehicle travel in Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable and Dukes counties, which includes Martha's Vineyard.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images Four years of war between Russia and Ukraine are beginning to take their toll on the countries' demographics as the conflict puts women off — or prevents them — from starting or expanding their families.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Using your bathroom fan properly prevents mold, peeling paint, and structural damage caused by lingering moisture.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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Brakman Reiser added that the IRS prohibits using DAF assets to buy gala tickets or support private foundations or non-501(c)(3) organizations.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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This usually prohibits wearing offensive and inappropriate clothing, as well as being barefoot.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Eliminates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminates. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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