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
The tool eliminates the need for traditional public health data reports and fact sheets, which are limited to specific time periods and health categories.
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Velvet Wu
june 5, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
That’s in contrast to local elections, where garnering a majority vote in a primary marks an outright win and eliminates the holding of a general election.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
This eliminates the need for a bulky middleman encoder.
—ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
By integrating navigation, approach planning, grasping, and manipulation into a unified action framework, PUDU D7 eliminates the traditional separation between movement and operation, enabling more efficient execution of complex, multi-step tasks.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
An ordinance updating the North Ridgeview Road Overlay District, which eliminates conflicting requirements with the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
—Kendrick Calfee
june 2, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Allesin's cordless design eliminates this.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
This helps manage expectations and eliminates any future confusion.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 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
Velvet Wu
june 5, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
That’s in contrast to local elections, where garnering a majority vote in a primary marks an outright win and eliminates the holding of a general election.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
This eliminates the need for a bulky middleman encoder.
—ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
By integrating navigation, approach planning, grasping, and manipulation into a unified action framework, PUDU D7 eliminates the traditional separation between movement and operation, enabling more efficient execution of complex, multi-step tasks.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
An ordinance updating the North Ridgeview Road Overlay District, which eliminates conflicting requirements with the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
—Kendrick Calfee
june 2, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Allesin's cordless design eliminates this.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
This helps manage expectations and eliminates any future confusion.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminates
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Supporters frame the observance as recognition of traditional family structures, while critics say the timing and language amount to political counterprogramming that excludes LGBTQ+ families.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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That too excludes it from the growth comparison.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
31 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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The Crock-Pot also has a locking lid that prevents spills when traveling.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Choosing minimal furniture and one standout piece prevents clutter and creates a more intentional design.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
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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 10 Jun. 2026.
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