as in removal
the act or process of removing something or someone
the elimination of waste products from the body Repeatedly breaking the rules will result in your elimination from the game.
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Recent Examples of elimination
There is a dangerous idea gaining traction in certain political circles: the elimination of birthright citizenship.
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Vilerka Bilbao, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025
Disclosure, but not elimination, of fees Laurent Bacinski, a French citizen, was hit by undisclosed junk fees during a trip to New York City.
—Monica Pitrelli,bella Stoddart, CNBC, 12 May 2025
And iPhone 15 Pro Max In The U.S. — At Lower Price
Recent budget proposals have outlined a 27% cut to NOAA's funding, including the elimination of its Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Now the Blues are on the brink of elimination, needing to win at home on Friday to keep their season alive.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Vilerka Bilbao, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025
Disclosure, but not elimination, of fees Laurent Bacinski, a French citizen, was hit by undisclosed junk fees during a trip to New York City.
—Monica Pitrelli,bella Stoddart, CNBC, 12 May 2025
And iPhone 15 Pro Max In The U.S. — At Lower Price
Recent budget proposals have outlined a 27% cut to NOAA's funding, including the elimination of its Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Now the Blues are on the brink of elimination, needing to win at home on Friday to keep their season alive.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elimination
removal
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Businesses like cleaning, junk removal, pressure washing, laundromats, and pest control offer a path to significant wealth.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Trump wants to deport 1 million people annually, a dramatic increase requiring a vast, sophisticated and expensive targeting, detention and removal operation.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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“Elimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elimination. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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