as in excluding
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 eliminating
Any draw would have allowed both teams to advance, with Algeria being one of the top-8 third-place teams and eliminating Iran from the tournament.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
The vinegar will fill the role of both, eliminating odors and leaving sheets feeling soft.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
The technology isn’t eliminating work across the board.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
According to the Aspen Institute, Norwegian leagues don’t keep score or track standings until the kids are 11 years old, which goes a long way toward eliminating many of the unreasonable pressures that developing athletes often experience in more hyper-competitive environments.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
The Hawks would lose that game 3-1, eliminating them from playoff contention.
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Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
That’s eliminating the two-outs, nobody-on part, just to be clear.
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Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Borehole water is filtered through a reverse-osmosis system, eliminating the need for plastic bottles.
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Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Thousand-dollar drones are eliminating systems worth millions, forcing Russian commanders to expend valuable resources defending against low-cost threats.
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Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
The vinegar will fill the role of both, eliminating odors and leaving sheets feeling soft.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
The technology isn’t eliminating work across the board.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
According to the Aspen Institute, Norwegian leagues don’t keep score or track standings until the kids are 11 years old, which goes a long way toward eliminating many of the unreasonable pressures that developing athletes often experience in more hyper-competitive environments.
—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
The Hawks would lose that game 3-1, eliminating them from playoff contention.
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Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
That’s eliminating the two-outs, nobody-on part, just to be clear.
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Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Borehole water is filtered through a reverse-osmosis system, eliminating the need for plastic bottles.
—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Thousand-dollar drones are eliminating systems worth millions, forcing Russian commanders to expend valuable resources defending against low-cost threats.
—
Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminating
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The forecast includes only external sales, excluding those produced for prototypes, pre-order trials, or internal use.
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Most of the state, excluding parts of northeast Arkansas, is under marginal risk of severe weather, a level one out of five, through Wednesday evening, the briefing said.
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The Islamic regime certainly is aware of this, banning music in any and all forms.
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Transgender athletes The court heard arguments in January over the legality of laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from female sports teams at public schools including universities.
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Officials urge visitors to stay vigilant Authorities and experts alike said one of the largest factors in preventing an attack is whether law enforcement is notified about suspicious activity beforehand.
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An army official said recent drone strikes destroyed an RSF battalion and more than 50 armored vehicles in West Kordofan, preventing advances toward North Kordofan and el-Obeid.
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Last month, a federal judge issued a ruling largely barring ICE from making such arrests at immigration courthouses in New York City.
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There is no rule barring Social Security recipients from this type of relief, and there is no age cutoff anywhere in the bankruptcy code.
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The shelter has now implemented clear guidance to rescue partners prohibiting the transfer of dogs to organizations that do not meet shelter standards, including those under active investigation or without current nonprofit status.
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Many schools around the country are already prohibiting mobile phone use over concerns.
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“Eliminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminating. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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