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
In 2024, tech companies eliminated about 18,000 jobs in the Bay Area, according to this news organization’s review of WARN notices on file with the state EDD.
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George Avalos, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The board committees Skydance plans to eliminate would be retained.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Orlando City was eliminated in the Eastern Conference final by the New York Red Bulls and missed several clear chances to score.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2025
What to do: Gently scrub a granite countertop with a poultice and a soft cloth to eliminate lingering stains.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
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George Avalos, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The board committees Skydance plans to eliminate would be retained.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Orlando City was eliminated in the Eastern Conference final by the New York Red Bulls and missed several clear chances to score.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2025
What to do: Gently scrub a granite countertop with a poultice and a soft cloth to eliminate lingering stains.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminate
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Basic economy is specifically excluded from this promotion, and only the base fare of a ticket, which excludes government taxes and fees, counts toward the bonus mile earnings.—
Stella Shon,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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It's not meant to segment or cut off or exclude a particular group.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Not that the 110°F scorch prevents Patrick Schwarzenegger, son of Arnold, from doing push-ups as the crew prepares for another take.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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In the penultimate episode of the series, Charlotte put a target on Freddie Fraser’s back by not telling him Leanne Quigley had a shield that would prevent the traitors from murdering her.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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Social media isn’t the sole cause of eating disorders, and banning it isn’t always necessary, Birely said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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That was, in essence, why the U.S. Supreme Court just this month unanimously upheld a law effectively banning TikTok—because Congress saw it as a national security risk that stood to benefit China.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration had issued temporary flight restrictions at the time that prohibited drone operations near the Los Angeles County wildfires.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Even though some states prohibit sports gambling, Kalshi has opened up sports event trading contracts in all 50 states.—
Sami Sparber,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Eliminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminate. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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