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
This eliminates broad, flat sidewalls to deliver the wind-shedding performance for which dome tents are known.
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New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Your cheeks, forehead and jawline stay off the pillow, which eliminates the mechanical folding that creates sleep wrinkles over time.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Back sleeping eliminates that nightly facial compression entirely.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Direct elevator access eliminates the usual friction of city living.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
More recently a proposal was made to tax employers who use AI in a way that eliminates jobs.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
The repeal eliminates all greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and trucks and could unleash a broader undoing of climate regulations on stationary sources such as power plants and oil and gas facilities, experts say.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Its Dual Flex Arm technology ensures deep corner cleaning by extending brushes and mops into once-unreachable spots, and a massive 19,500Pa Vormax suction paired with a detangling DuoBrush eliminates pet hair without clogs.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
And cutting liquid sugars like juice and soda eliminates some of the sharpest spikes, since they’re absorbed rapidly.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Your cheeks, forehead and jawline stay off the pillow, which eliminates the mechanical folding that creates sleep wrinkles over time.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Back sleeping eliminates that nightly facial compression entirely.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Direct elevator access eliminates the usual friction of city living.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
More recently a proposal was made to tax employers who use AI in a way that eliminates jobs.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
The repeal eliminates all greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and trucks and could unleash a broader undoing of climate regulations on stationary sources such as power plants and oil and gas facilities, experts say.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Its Dual Flex Arm technology ensures deep corner cleaning by extending brushes and mops into once-unreachable spots, and a massive 19,500Pa Vormax suction paired with a detangling DuoBrush eliminates pet hair without clogs.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
And cutting liquid sugars like juice and soda eliminates some of the sharpest spikes, since they’re absorbed rapidly.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminates
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This definition excludes some workers covered by state or labor contract mandates.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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The deal excludes Unilever’s food business in India, Nepal and Portugal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The law bans the enforcement of foreign or religious law — particularly Sharia Law, the Islamic code.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The study found no effect on the rate of suicides, but showed higher rates of homicides and gun homicides in places where Sunday bans on alcohol sales has been repealed.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Flexi-form technology prevents creasing, while light refracting pigments blur the look of fine lines and texture.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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This removes debounce delay, prevents mechanical wear, and eliminates issues like accidental double-clicking.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The bill prohibits agencies, including the police, from sharing sensitive information with federal immigration enforcement agents.—
Evangeline Chan,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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These are two distinct legal collection mechanisms, and nothing in federal law prohibits a creditor from using both at once.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Eliminates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminates. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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