as in to exclude
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 eliminate
However, the program was eliminated in April as part of federal funding cuts under the Trump administration.
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CBS News, 24 May 2025
In the Season 3 finale, Jay chose Grace Clark, a 23-year-old Nanny from Ellensburg, Washington, as his winner, eliminating his runner-up, Karina Sabol, a 23-year-old Operations Manager from Middleton, Wisconsin.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 23 May 2025
Two-and-a-half decades ago, there were no cases of the viral disease spreading within the country and new cases were only detected when measles had been contracted abroad, meaning it was officially eliminated from the U.S., according to the CDC.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
Once the bacteria was eliminated, doctors treated the malaria with quinine.
—Harry Bernheim, The Conversation, 23 May 2025
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CBS News, 24 May 2025
In the Season 3 finale, Jay chose Grace Clark, a 23-year-old Nanny from Ellensburg, Washington, as his winner, eliminating his runner-up, Karina Sabol, a 23-year-old Operations Manager from Middleton, Wisconsin.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 23 May 2025
Two-and-a-half decades ago, there were no cases of the viral disease spreading within the country and new cases were only detected when measles had been contracted abroad, meaning it was officially eliminated from the U.S., according to the CDC.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
Once the bacteria was eliminated, doctors treated the malaria with quinine.
—Harry Bernheim, The Conversation, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminate
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The producers made an executive decision to exclude Gantu from the Lilo & Stitch live-action movie.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
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Raw materials such as gold and copper have been excluded from U.S. tariffs and the industry is pushing for diamonds to also be excluded.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
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Sanders signed legislation last month that prevents drug middlemen from owning pharmacies in Arkansas.—
Lucas Dufalla,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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As usual, handling the environment and dimensions of Dodger Stadium will be key, from catchers preventing balls in the dirt from going to the backstop to outfielders making catches in the sun.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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The New York law bans retailers from selling or shipping toy guns of certain colors — black, dark blue, silver, or aluminum — that look like real weapons.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
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Technology The Big Story What to know about the GOP push to ban state AI laws House Republicans pushed forward last week with a bid to ban state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), sparking debate among the tech community and lawmakers over its implications for the emerging tech.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
27 May 2025
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The order explicitly prohibits the sale of any bitcoin from the reserve, cementing its role as a permanent sovereign asset.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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For the first time in Minnesota, a local law prohibits adverse employment actions based solely on a candidate’s or employee’s criminal history, unless the employer can demonstrate that the history is reasonably related to the duties of the position.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Eliminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminate. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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