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
The program was cut as the city navigated a $66 million budget shortfall, most of which was balanced by eliminating around 100 vacant positions, issuing a few pink slips, raising fees and cutting spending on homelessness.
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Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Prestigious universities, including Miami, Tulane, WashU, and UNC, are eliminating supplemental essays from their college applications, following a trend set by TCU and UVA.
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Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
If passed, Amendment 5 would grant lawmakers broad authority to increase sales taxes and implement taxes for services with the goal of eventually eliminating that key source of revenue.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The act narrowed the scope of MLB’s antitrust exemption, most notably by eliminating the exemption’s application to MLB players’ employment.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 July 2026
In addition to eliminating the predrying step required by other processes, the KIGAM process uses moisture advantageously, turning it into a steam-activation agent that accelerates reactions and improves product quality.
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New Atlas,
1 July 2026
The vinegar will fill the role of both, eliminating odors and leaving sheets feeling soft.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
The technology isn’t eliminating work across the board.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
That’s eliminating the two-outs, nobody-on part, just to be clear.
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Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Prestigious universities, including Miami, Tulane, WashU, and UNC, are eliminating supplemental essays from their college applications, following a trend set by TCU and UVA.
—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
If passed, Amendment 5 would grant lawmakers broad authority to increase sales taxes and implement taxes for services with the goal of eventually eliminating that key source of revenue.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The act narrowed the scope of MLB’s antitrust exemption, most notably by eliminating the exemption’s application to MLB players’ employment.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 July 2026
In addition to eliminating the predrying step required by other processes, the KIGAM process uses moisture advantageously, turning it into a steam-activation agent that accelerates reactions and improves product quality.
—
New Atlas,
1 July 2026
The vinegar will fill the role of both, eliminating odors and leaving sheets feeling soft.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
The technology isn’t eliminating work across the board.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
That’s eliminating the two-outs, nobody-on part, just to be clear.
—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminating
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The forecast includes only external sales, excluding those produced for prototypes, pre-order trials, or internal use.
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Most of the state, excluding parts of northeast Arkansas, is under marginal risk of severe weather, a level one out of five, through Wednesday evening, the briefing said.
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The Islamic regime certainly is aware of this, banning music in any and all forms.
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Transgender athletes The court heard arguments in January over the legality of laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from female sports teams at public schools including universities.
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The rabies vaccine, if administered immediately after exposure, is nearly 100% successful at preventing the disease, according to the World Health Organization.
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Mount Aukum Road was closed to southbound motorists at the community of Pleasant Valley, preventing travel into the fire zone.
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While there is no state law banning transgender athletes, the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) voted in 2023 to adopt a policy barring transgender girls from competing in high school girls' sports.
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The red card on the field, however, remains the final word barring any extra games added to Balogun’s suspension.
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The shelter has now implemented clear guidance to rescue partners prohibiting the transfer of dogs to organizations that do not meet shelter standards, including those under active investigation or without current nonprofit status.
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Many schools around the country are already prohibiting mobile phone use over concerns.
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“Eliminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminating. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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