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
Adding peels to soups or grinding them into a powder to use in other recipes boosts nutrition and eliminates food waste.
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Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Blasena emphasizes that lighting and draping that eliminates unsightly walls can make a space feel intimate, while a focal bar, signature cocktails, a photo booth, and late-night tchotchkes, such as glow sticks, flashing glasses, and flip flops, can amp up the atmosphere.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
This design eliminates the common edge softness found in typical panoramic imagery, ensuring consistent sharpness from center to corner and delivering a solid foundation for high-resolution output.
—New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2025
Smart Task Dependencies automatically adjust related tasks when dates or durations change, and the lightweight, fluid design eliminates much of the complexity typically associated with project management software.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
This is a highly-competitive event that eliminates the slowest drivers and determines placement for the third round, where the remaining athletes race for pole position (the front starting spot on the grid).
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
This removal process eliminates the need for harsh cleaning solutions and chemicals.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
This eliminates the need for temporary supports and allows longer spans without intermediate piers.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The BassUp technology pumps up the bass, while the noise cancellation feature eliminates pesky background noise.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Blasena emphasizes that lighting and draping that eliminates unsightly walls can make a space feel intimate, while a focal bar, signature cocktails, a photo booth, and late-night tchotchkes, such as glow sticks, flashing glasses, and flip flops, can amp up the atmosphere.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
This design eliminates the common edge softness found in typical panoramic imagery, ensuring consistent sharpness from center to corner and delivering a solid foundation for high-resolution output.
—New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2025
Smart Task Dependencies automatically adjust related tasks when dates or durations change, and the lightweight, fluid design eliminates much of the complexity typically associated with project management software.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
This is a highly-competitive event that eliminates the slowest drivers and determines placement for the third round, where the remaining athletes race for pole position (the front starting spot on the grid).
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
This removal process eliminates the need for harsh cleaning solutions and chemicals.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
This eliminates the need for temporary supports and allows longer spans without intermediate piers.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The BassUp technology pumps up the bass, while the noise cancellation feature eliminates pesky background noise.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminates
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That excludes subscriber trends as Netflix is no longer releasing figures on a quarterly basis, choosing instead to put its focus on financial momentum.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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That figure excludes delivery drivers, which are contracted through third-party firms.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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An Ohio law introduced this year bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs from the state's colleges and universities.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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One of the rules in Twenge’s book bans smartphones during the school day and overnight in kids’ bedrooms.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This baking dish is crafted from durable stone that maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Nishimura’s team described the process as a biological trade-off between aging and cancer — but that doesn't mean gray hair prevents cancer.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Peter Harrell, a visiting scholar at Georgetown’s Institute of International Economic Law, pointed out that IEEPA explicitly prohibits its use against information.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Last year, the state implemented Senate Bill 129, a law that prohibits any state agency or educational institution from sponsoring or mandating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Eliminates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminates. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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