weed out
verb
weeded out; weeding out; weeds out
: to remove (people or things that are not wanted) from a group
They will review the applications to weed out the less qualified candidates.
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Moderators can swoop in after the comments are already published and weed out the ones that do not align with the rules of the platform.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Boyd said by email that the majority of Colorado’s cannabis operators are compliant, but the division is working to identify and weed out bad actors who create an unlevel playing field, introduce public safety concerns, and drain valuable resources.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
As long, Miss Manners warns, as any toxic competitiveness is weeded out early.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
That being said, there are a few ways to organize your photo collection, weed out any unnecessary shots, and protect your favorites.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Boyd said by email that the majority of Colorado’s cannabis operators are compliant, but the division is working to identify and weed out bad actors who create an unlevel playing field, introduce public safety concerns, and drain valuable resources.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
As long, Miss Manners warns, as any toxic competitiveness is weeded out early.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
That being said, there are a few ways to organize your photo collection, weed out any unnecessary shots, and protect your favorites.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Weed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weed%20out. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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