Synonyms of eliminating

eliminating

verb

present participle of eliminate

as in excluding

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

the stiff entry fee is intended to eliminate less-than-serious competitors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excluding
• banning
• preventing
• barring
• prohibiting
• debarring
• excepting
• banishing
• counting (out)
• expelling
• shutting out
• suspending
• freezing out
• ruling out
• obviating
• exiling
• precluding
• closing one's doors to
• closing out
• blocking
• impeding
• ostracizing
• hindering
• deterring
• excommunicating
• deporting
• blacklisting
• obstructing
• blackballing
• ousting
• ceasing
• halting
• checking off
• disregarding
• discontinuing
• warding (off)
• staving off
• throwing out
• combing (out)
• weeding (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• including
• admitting
• receiving
• accepting
• embracing
• taking in
• welcoming
• entertaining
• unbanning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eliminating

Some voting laws have changed in Ohio since 2022, including the state eliminating its grace period for receiving mail ballots, a change that forces voters to return those ballots earlier. — Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

Future vehicles will also be able to check their electrical connections during assembly, potentially eliminating a final electrical validation step. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Their expiration is not the same as eliminating the original ACA subsidies. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

To help avoid breast cancer and increase chances of survival after a diagnosis, CDC recommends maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active, eliminating or reducing alcohol and getting regular screenings. — Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, the Vision Zero plan introduced 11 years ago by then-Mayor Eric Garcetti, with a goal of eliminating traffic deaths with roadway design and safety improvements, has fallen far short. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Her opponent in the upcoming mayoral election, Nithya Raman, has faulted Bass for not doing more to help the industry, and has also called eliminating the cap on the state subsidy. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Instead of eliminating poverty, socialist policies caused Venezuela to experience an 80% collapse in its GDP. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 2026

The wireless hub can sit up to 10 meters away from the screen, eliminating cable clutter. — Justin Pot, Time, 15 Oct. 2026