as in excluded
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 eliminated
After a brutal overtime loss to the Dolphins last Sunday, the Jets are 3-10 and are officially eliminated from playoff contention for the 14th consecutive year.
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
During the past 18 months, Johnson eliminated 456 Police Department vacancies, stunting any potential growth in ranks and canceled police academy training classes, further undermining the department’s future capability.
—Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite winning the National League East for the first time since 2011, their postseason run was cut short after getting eliminated by the New York Mets in the NLDS.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Smith points to an additional factor—the countless internships and part-time jobs that were ruthlessly eliminated by the pandemic.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Now that Webb has eliminated significant biases in Hubble’s measurements, the research team suggests that the Hubble Tension could arise from unidentified factors or shortcomings in our current understanding of physics.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
In last year’s inaugural tournament, the Knicks also advanced to the knockout round, only to be eliminated by the Milwaukee Bucks.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
Though this season has spiraled since September, 3-10 Cleveland was officially eliminated from playoff contention with the loss.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Last year, with the government controlled by Democrats, the state eliminated its funding trigger.
—Phil Galewitz | Kff Health News, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
During the past 18 months, Johnson eliminated 456 Police Department vacancies, stunting any potential growth in ranks and canceled police academy training classes, further undermining the department’s future capability.
—Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite winning the National League East for the first time since 2011, their postseason run was cut short after getting eliminated by the New York Mets in the NLDS.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Smith points to an additional factor—the countless internships and part-time jobs that were ruthlessly eliminated by the pandemic.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Now that Webb has eliminated significant biases in Hubble’s measurements, the research team suggests that the Hubble Tension could arise from unidentified factors or shortcomings in our current understanding of physics.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
In last year’s inaugural tournament, the Knicks also advanced to the knockout round, only to be eliminated by the Milwaukee Bucks.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
Though this season has spiraled since September, 3-10 Cleveland was officially eliminated from playoff contention with the loss.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Last year, with the government controlled by Democrats, the state eliminated its funding trigger.
—Phil Galewitz | Kff Health News, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminated
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The next court date for the three defendants will be March 13, with time excluded so the defense can continue to review discovery.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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One is material, starting with the actual access to the internet for those who are excluded from the virtual world.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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These delays can lead to more serious health complications down the road — complications that could be prevented with more affordable care.Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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The additional measures prevented an earlier effort to get the bill hotlined in the Senate, said the House Democratic source.Victoria Knight, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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People prohibited from owning guns, like felons, can readily obtain ghost guns, which do not bear serial numbers, unlike firearms made by companies and bought from licensed dealers.Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Federal agencies are prohibited from destroying or negatively changing critical habitat.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Eliminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminated. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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