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
Small, concrete acts of kindness can mean more to a grieving person than words alone and eliminates the burden of having to ask for help.
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Julie Kaplow, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Alabama got Supreme Court approval to revert to its 2023 map, which eliminates one largely Black district, though it's now been blocked again.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 29 May 2026
Cognitive surrender eliminates every one of those steps.
—Chris Rosenberg, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Another highlight of my visit was experiencing Bastien's Manicure, an in-spa collaboration with nail-care specialists Bastien Gonzalez, which pairs meticulous cuticle work and a thorough massage with a natural nail-polishing technique that eliminates the need for nail polish entirely.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The agreement also eliminates export restrictions and import duties on raw materials, while prohibiting export monopolies and banning dual pricing on these inputs, to help secure the bloc’s access to critical minerals.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
This can all be accomplished as quickly as votes are counted for a non-RCV election, and completely eliminates costly runoffs.
—Jay Shuler, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
The defeat eliminates Hyderabad, while Rajasthan will now take on Gujarat in Qualifier 2 at the same venue.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
This novel method eliminates the need for chemical pre-treatments and completely avoids the creation of toxic liquid brine.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Julie Kaplow, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Alabama got Supreme Court approval to revert to its 2023 map, which eliminates one largely Black district, though it's now been blocked again.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 29 May 2026
Cognitive surrender eliminates every one of those steps.
—Chris Rosenberg, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Another highlight of my visit was experiencing Bastien's Manicure, an in-spa collaboration with nail-care specialists Bastien Gonzalez, which pairs meticulous cuticle work and a thorough massage with a natural nail-polishing technique that eliminates the need for nail polish entirely.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The agreement also eliminates export restrictions and import duties on raw materials, while prohibiting export monopolies and banning dual pricing on these inputs, to help secure the bloc’s access to critical minerals.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
This can all be accomplished as quickly as votes are counted for a non-RCV election, and completely eliminates costly runoffs.
—Jay Shuler, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
The defeat eliminates Hyderabad, while Rajasthan will now take on Gujarat in Qualifier 2 at the same venue.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
This novel method eliminates the need for chemical pre-treatments and completely avoids the creation of toxic liquid brine.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminates
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That too excludes it from the growth comparison.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But an even more important metric for the Federal Reserve is core PCE, which excludes the more volatile categories of food and energy.—
D. Brian Blank,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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The law bans fees on the tax or tip portions of customers’ bills.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The bill’s backers are considering more guidelines to make sure the bill only specifically bans those agents who participated in the ongoing immigration crackdown, Gonzalez said.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Additional fencing went up in January around Lafayette Square, which remains under construction, and prevents access from the north.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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That invisible effort reduces confusion, speeds execution and prevents rework.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Legal and privacy concerns The lawsuit accuses Amazon of violating the Federal Trade Commission Act, which prohibits deceptive and unfair business practices.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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When a court issues a domestic violence protective order, federal law prohibits the restrained person from possessing a gun.—
Sativa Banks,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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“Eliminates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminates. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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