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
Noa Marciano while she was held captive in Gaza has been eliminated, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Wednesday.
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
At least six people died in vehicle crashes in the first month of 2026 — a heartbreaking start to Sacramento’s 10th year of underfunded efforts to eliminate traffic deaths.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Even China is ending some subsidies, and Europe has scaled back on attempts to eliminate combustion engines.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
But Stoutland’s departure doesn’t just eliminate a great coach from Philly’s staff.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
At least six people died in vehicle crashes in the first month of 2026 — a heartbreaking start to Sacramento’s 10th year of underfunded efforts to eliminate traffic deaths.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Even China is ending some subsidies, and Europe has scaled back on attempts to eliminate combustion engines.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
But Stoutland’s departure doesn’t just eliminate a great coach from Philly’s staff.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminate
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Delcy Rodríguez said Friday that the amnesty would apply to cases from 1999 to the present, but would exclude those prosecuted for homicide, drug trafficking, corruption and human rights violations.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Garnett is also set to rule on a defense request to exclude evidence seized from Mangione’s backpack when he was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could extend the terms of the treaty or renegotiate its conditions in an effort to prevent a new nuclear arms race.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Warming a meal completely takes about 15 minutes, with the temperature reaching 55 ºC (131 ºF) to ensure adequate heating that does not damage nutrients and prevents bacterial contamination.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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This past fall, there were reports that the Justice Department was considering proposals to ban trans people from purchasing guns.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Morrell said that the city cannot ban data center developments permanently without a definition.—
Aliana Mediratta,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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The result is a system in which companies with significant foreign ownership — such as Amazon, Chevron, and Uber — can legally pour money into elections, even though foreign nationals themselves are prohibited from doing so.—
Michael Gianaris,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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One of the youths had restrictions due to a disability, medical or mental health issue that should have prohibited officers from using the chemical irritant on him.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Eliminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminate. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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