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
Viral moments, such as castmates choosing unexpected partners, memorable arguments, and shocking eliminations, expand the show's reach because its lively dynamics have turned many fans into unpaid promoters.
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Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Sometimes eliminations were done individually and others were directed at couples.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Comedian and actress Caroline Rhea hosted The Biggest Loser for its first four seasons, overseeing the weigh-ins and eliminations from 2004 to 2006.
—EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Employees were notified of the eliminations in July.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 10 Aug. 2025
Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Sometimes eliminations were done individually and others were directed at couples.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Comedian and actress Caroline Rhea hosted The Biggest Loser for its first four seasons, overseeing the weigh-ins and eliminations from 2004 to 2006.
—EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Employees were notified of the eliminations in July.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminations
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On Sunday, a federal judge blocked White House plans to return Guatemalan children to their home country, while another ruling Friday prevented efforts to fast-track removals of people found far from the southern border.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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DeSantis, in a press conference last month, said DHS had increased its speed of detainee removals.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Traditional retirement plans—like a 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), SEP-IRA, or traditional IRA—offer tax breaks now, though withdrawals are taxed later.—
Kara Stevens,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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In her model, our brains constantly predict and prepare to meet the body's energy needs—a biological bank account, tracking deposits and withdrawals of resources.—
Andrew Mawson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Eliminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminations. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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