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
It was last renovated in the 1990s by Andrés Balazs, who gave it a more contemporary feel without eliminating old-school charms.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
By eliminating heavy abrasion, jeans are less lightly to breakdown prematurely.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Jan. 2026
But before the multi-billion-dollar overhaul of the highway, the city had 900 parking spaces in the space under the hulking highway, and some worried eliminating all parking under I-4 would drive away visitors.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
This allows users to instantly synchronize Earth and lunar clocks, eliminating the need for manual, high-level calculations as space agencies prepare for long-term lunar settlement.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
That means eliminating bureaucratic red tape at the Pentagon and rewarding defense manufacturers that take risks in developing new products.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Key ideas in his policy platform include eliminating state property taxes and state income taxes and replacing both with a county tax, controlled locally, to fund services at the local level directly.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Keep in mind that drought-tolerant natives should be well-watered their first year or two before curtailing or eliminating watering altogether.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Either way, taking control of your laundry routine is a major step toward eliminating the clothes chair clutter.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
By eliminating heavy abrasion, jeans are less lightly to breakdown prematurely.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Jan. 2026
But before the multi-billion-dollar overhaul of the highway, the city had 900 parking spaces in the space under the hulking highway, and some worried eliminating all parking under I-4 would drive away visitors.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
This allows users to instantly synchronize Earth and lunar clocks, eliminating the need for manual, high-level calculations as space agencies prepare for long-term lunar settlement.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
That means eliminating bureaucratic red tape at the Pentagon and rewarding defense manufacturers that take risks in developing new products.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Key ideas in his policy platform include eliminating state property taxes and state income taxes and replacing both with a county tax, controlled locally, to fund services at the local level directly.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Keep in mind that drought-tolerant natives should be well-watered their first year or two before curtailing or eliminating watering altogether.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Either way, taking control of your laundry routine is a major step toward eliminating the clothes chair clutter.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminating
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That’s the highest annual rate for PPI excluding energy, food and trade services in eight months.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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Split Screen acquired the film’s world rights, excluding Brazil.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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In addition to West Virginia, six other states have targeted food dyes with new laws or executive orders, requiring warning labels on food with certain dyes or banning the sale of such products in schools.—
Alan Greenblatt,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Last year, the court upheld a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors — a ruling with repercussions across the country.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Plus, the anti-static fabric is a quiet finish that makes all the difference, preventing the pants from sticking to your body to ensure maximum comfort and remaining wrinkle-free—a luxury for a frequent traveler at under $50.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order preventing the board and Cavin from taking any further action in their cases, as well as an injunction restraining Cavin and the board from discriminating against, or retaliating against, Mejia and Smith.—
Clark Kauffman,
Des Moines Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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In 2020, Idaho was the first state in the country to approve the measure categorically barring transgender women and girls from women’s and girls sports.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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The governor signed a bill in 2024 barring online platforms from knowingly providing addictive feeds to minors without their parents’ consent, and which also bans platforms from sending notifications to minors during school and late-night hours.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ceisler has also signed an order prohibiting sheriff's officers from asking residents about their immigration status.—
Josh Sanders,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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In California, the state Legislature passed bills prohibiting immigration officers from wearing masks and requiring them to display identification during operations.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Eliminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminating. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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