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
For lenders, the program eliminates much of the legwork involved in finding borrowers likely to refi.
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Crone’s process isn’t just about helping the individual think positively but eliminating the negative thinking that restricts potential.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
He was eliminated a couple of weeks later after receiving the fewest votes from his fellow islanders.
—Gloria Ngwa, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
And in many states, there are simply too many voters from the opposing party to completely eliminate their representation in Congress, no matter how ruthlessly the lines are drawn.
—Elena Shao, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Crone’s process isn’t just about helping the individual think positively but eliminating the negative thinking that restricts potential.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
He was eliminated a couple of weeks later after receiving the fewest votes from his fellow islanders.
—Gloria Ngwa, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
And in many states, there are simply too many voters from the opposing party to completely eliminate their representation in Congress, no matter how ruthlessly the lines are drawn.
—Elena Shao, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminate
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When DeBerry fatalities are excluded to compare CoreCivic facilities with similar TDOC facilities, CoreCivic death rates appear even more stark.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Lightning Lane Single Pass attractions are excluded.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Abstinence from red meat and dairy products is the most effective method of preventing illness for those with the condition, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Gaines’ fumble came on what was already a red zone opportunity late in the second quarter, at the USF 15, preventing the Broncos from taking the lead or at least forging a 10-10 tie.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Aug. 2025
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Instances of businesses banning minors without chaperones are becoming increasingly common.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The district was cut in half when TFA was banned from playoff contention due to rules violations and Holy Trinity of Melbourne opted to pull out of the FHSAA playoff system and join the Sunshine State Athletic Association.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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An immigration order prohibits Abrego Garcia's deportation to his home country of El Salvador.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
23 Aug. 2025
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In New Jersey, swimming and other water activities were prohibited on beaches, with high surf and rip current warnings in effect through Aug. 22, the weather service said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Eliminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminate. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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