as in removal
the act or process of removing something or someone
the elimination of waste products from the body Repeatedly breaking the rules will result in your elimination from the game.
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Recent Examples of elimination
Just as inevitably as Japan qualifying for the World Cup, the current team hit a glass ceiling that led to its elimination from the tournament, posing some serious questions for the country.
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Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Plenty of managers will be forced into a defensive transfer, especially with Germany and the Netherlands’ elimination from the tournament.
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Holly Shand,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The nation fell into a brutal draw in a group by Argentina and Nigeria, and Bosnia and Herzegovina failed to qualify for the elimination rounds.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Dietitians recommend leaner cuts and smaller portions rather than full elimination for most people.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
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Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Plenty of managers will be forced into a defensive transfer, especially with Germany and the Netherlands’ elimination from the tournament.
—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The nation fell into a brutal draw in a group by Argentina and Nigeria, and Bosnia and Herzegovina failed to qualify for the elimination rounds.
—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Dietitians recommend leaner cuts and smaller portions rather than full elimination for most people.
—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elimination
removal
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In April, federal authorities arrested a special operations soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for allegedly making more than $400,000 for betting on his removal from office.
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Running until July 15, the hearing's structure allows only testimony from those *opposed* to rescheduling, drawing criticism from reform advocates like NORML and NCIA, who seek complete removal from the CSA.
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“Elimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elimination. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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