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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Finally, mulch is essential for protecting soil by keeping water in and weeds out, everyone agreed.
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ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Harvesting some that are underripe helps weed out competition for mature berries.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
The filter of peer review, meant to weed out subpar science, tends to be more porous with special issues.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 24 Apr. 2026
The postseason has a way of weeding out the groups with clear deficiencies.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Harvesting some that are underripe helps weed out competition for mature berries.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
The filter of peer review, meant to weed out subpar science, tends to be more porous with special issues.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 24 Apr. 2026
The postseason has a way of weeding out the groups with clear deficiencies.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Weed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weed%20out. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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