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
Not eliminating it means things will happen.
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Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Worse, Rantanen and the Stars wound up eliminating Colorado in Round 2 of the NHL playoffs last spring.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
For the 2026 budget, Levine Cava, a former social worker, initially proposed eliminating most charity funding.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Leviyev was quick to realize that the modern methods of treating a patient had a short-term focus and didn’t really help with eliminating the root cause of the problem.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Rather than eliminating entry-level jobs, organizations should reimagine them for a new era—where early-career professionals are empowered to work alongside AI, learning higher-order skills instead of just routine tasks.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
The Institute for Progress, a nonpartisan think tank focused on innovation policy, has supported eliminating the lottery.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
By eliminating the need for heavy protective shielding, the technology can reduce vehicle weight and increase driving range.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Apart from one shocking death (when Tranter switches from neutralizing bombs up close to eliminating threats with his long-range rifle), the action is entertaining enough in the moment, but not especially memorable.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Worse, Rantanen and the Stars wound up eliminating Colorado in Round 2 of the NHL playoffs last spring.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
For the 2026 budget, Levine Cava, a former social worker, initially proposed eliminating most charity funding.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Leviyev was quick to realize that the modern methods of treating a patient had a short-term focus and didn’t really help with eliminating the root cause of the problem.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Rather than eliminating entry-level jobs, organizations should reimagine them for a new era—where early-career professionals are empowered to work alongside AI, learning higher-order skills instead of just routine tasks.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
The Institute for Progress, a nonpartisan think tank focused on innovation policy, has supported eliminating the lottery.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
By eliminating the need for heavy protective shielding, the technology can reduce vehicle weight and increase driving range.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Apart from one shocking death (when Tranter switches from neutralizing bombs up close to eliminating threats with his long-range rifle), the action is entertaining enough in the moment, but not especially memorable.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminating
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Adults can grow to be 8 to 10 inches long, excluding their tails, Swell Reptiles said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the interview, part of the promotion for the film After the Hunt, Polidoro asked Roberts and Garfield a question about the Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements, excluding co-star Ayo Edebiri in her address.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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And though a state law banning public sleeping took effect almost a year ago, this summer’s tally of the county’s street-sleeping residents was the highest since August 2022.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Ada County Commission on Wednesday recommended banning solar power projects on large parts of Ada County land, a win for Idahoans worried about rural character and a loss for those advocating for renewable energy.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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Keeping up with your shower's health is key to preventing mold from growing in the first place.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The company has also tried to limit unsolicited messages for users under 18, preventing teen profiles from being public or widely recommended.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
12 Sep. 2025
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The reality The Chiefs are a playoff team, barring injury.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit seeks an injunction barring further violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, changes to Uber’s practices, monetary damages and a civil fine.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, Vail passed an ordinance prohibiting delivery trucks from entering Vail Village and Lionshead Village, to make those areas friendlier to pedestrians.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even if Florida’s law prohibiting open carry were nullified, state law still bars people from carrying firearms in any capacity to certain places, including police stations, courthouses, polling places and college campuses.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Eliminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminating. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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