as in removals
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 eliminations
From dazzling smiles and lustful dates to shocking eliminations and lifelong friendships, Love Island USA is back.
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Twenty-four previous contestants returned to face challenges and tribal council eliminations for a chance to win $1 million.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 May 2026
Release of the report this week comes as the Yolo County Board of Supervisors consider about $9 million in cuts to the Health and Human Services Agency, including layoffs, position eliminations and the possible closure of the county welfare office in Winters.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
In this cheeky iteration, romance will meet reality as the Islanders face both team and couples’ challenges, all while navigating dating, eliminations, recoupling, dramatic arrivals, and new competition twists and turns that help control the game like never before.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The coalition — composed of transit districts, town municipality groups and other transportation advocates — reported that without the state funding, more than 10,000 riders across 15 microtransit zones face the threat of service eliminations and have to seek other transportation alternatives.
—Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
American Idol season 24, episode 11, will feature a double round of eliminations following the previous week's voting delay.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, these will be the last eliminations before the jury.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
Second round eliminations are based on the cumulative voting in both preliminary rounds.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Twenty-four previous contestants returned to face challenges and tribal council eliminations for a chance to win $1 million.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 May 2026
Release of the report this week comes as the Yolo County Board of Supervisors consider about $9 million in cuts to the Health and Human Services Agency, including layoffs, position eliminations and the possible closure of the county welfare office in Winters.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
In this cheeky iteration, romance will meet reality as the Islanders face both team and couples’ challenges, all while navigating dating, eliminations, recoupling, dramatic arrivals, and new competition twists and turns that help control the game like never before.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The coalition — composed of transit districts, town municipality groups and other transportation advocates — reported that without the state funding, more than 10,000 riders across 15 microtransit zones face the threat of service eliminations and have to seek other transportation alternatives.
—Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
American Idol season 24, episode 11, will feature a double round of eliminations following the previous week's voting delay.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, these will be the last eliminations before the jury.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
Second round eliminations are based on the cumulative voting in both preliminary rounds.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminations
Noun
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However, the 94-page complaint, filed in Manhattan federal court, alleged ACS is violating the constitutional rights of mostly families of color by relying on emergency removals in cases that are not true emergencies.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Larissa MacFarquhar reports on a new class-action lawsuit that is challenging these emergency removals.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
28 May 2026
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This year, headlines around capping fund withdrawals and redemption limits look set to dominate the conversations.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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For example, stopping antidepressants or anxiety medication can lead to severe worsening of the condition or potentially dangerous withdrawals.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Eliminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminations. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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