as in excluding
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 eliminating
Even more concerning, the Senate proposal would restrict Florida Forever funding to conservation easements only, eliminating the state’s ability to purchase land outright.
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Susan Carr, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
She’s called for eliminating state income taxes for families making under $100,000 and passing free in-state college tuition for students who transfer from community colleges.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The Ducks put up a touchdown, prevailing 7-4, and have their first advantage in a best-of-seven showdown since eliminating the Oilers in the second round in 2017.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
In addition to SBIs to defend against missile attacks, Golden Dome will include lower-altitude and ground-based munitions suited for eliminating drones and other smaller, slower-moving aerial weapons.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
Our Commander-in-Chief should direct his skilled military leaders to finish destroying Iran’s conventional military capabilities and eliminating any last remnants of their nuclear program.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
Gulls’ season ends in Colorado The Colorado Eagles scored four third-period goals to beat the San Diego Gulls 6-1, eliminating the club from the American Hockey League playoffs and ending their season.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Saturday's report said the two sides also exchanged views on border stability, trading, cooperation in eliminating cybercrime and Myanmar's internal peace efforts.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
The plan includes 90 minutes of downtown parking for just $1, eliminating fees for new builds and remodels and extending the Entertainment Zone across all of downtown.
—Brittney Ermon, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Susan Carr, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
She’s called for eliminating state income taxes for families making under $100,000 and passing free in-state college tuition for students who transfer from community colleges.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The Ducks put up a touchdown, prevailing 7-4, and have their first advantage in a best-of-seven showdown since eliminating the Oilers in the second round in 2017.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
In addition to SBIs to defend against missile attacks, Golden Dome will include lower-altitude and ground-based munitions suited for eliminating drones and other smaller, slower-moving aerial weapons.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
Our Commander-in-Chief should direct his skilled military leaders to finish destroying Iran’s conventional military capabilities and eliminating any last remnants of their nuclear program.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
Gulls’ season ends in Colorado The Colorado Eagles scored four third-period goals to beat the San Diego Gulls 6-1, eliminating the club from the American Hockey League playoffs and ending their season.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Saturday's report said the two sides also exchanged views on border stability, trading, cooperation in eliminating cybercrime and Myanmar's internal peace efforts.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
The plan includes 90 minutes of downtown parking for just $1, eliminating fees for new builds and remodels and extending the Entertainment Zone across all of downtown.
—Brittney Ermon, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminating
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FilmNation Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights, excluding German-speaking territories and Poland, to the film.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rivera, Perera and others — excluding Nuhfer — flew to Caracas in Gorrín’s private jet from South Florida.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jaisimha said Colorado’s provisions banning AI companies from claiming specific expertise, for example, would be more robust than what other states have passed, along with the reporting requirements for AI companies in the bill.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Now, by neither embracing that bedlam nor banning it outright, the action gets stuck in limbo.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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They were not swayed by studies showing most adults on Medicaid already work or go to school or have health conditions preventing them from doing so.—
Phil Galewitz,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The run production has been absolutely abysmal, and while each element of the game — hitting, starting pitching, relief pitching, and defense — has held the Mets back at some point or another, an inability to drive in runs has been preventing wins.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Back barring a surprise Marco Kasper Kasper’s second NHL season didn’t go according to plan, with his production dropping from 37 points as a rookie to 19 this season.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the murder acquittal does take life without parole off the table, the sentence means Rivera will nonetheless, barring appeals, likely spend the rest of his life in prison.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The report also included policy recommendations for DHS, such as ending roving patrols, prohibiting federal agents from carrying tear gas and pepper spray as a regular course of practice and equipping all agents with body cameras.—
Selina Guevara,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation to regulate the project and impose restrictions on donations -- aimed at prohibiting bribery.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Eliminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminating. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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