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
In Florida, Republican Senator Jonathan Martin introduced Senate Bill 852 after Governor Ron DeSantis expressed on X earlier this year his support for eliminating property taxes entirely.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
In 1978, the CDC announced a goal of eliminating the highly contagious virus.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 30 Mar. 2025
Mobilizing talent means attracting and retaining talent at all ages by eliminating age bias and stereotyping across all human resource functions.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Kidneys that have failed stop producing urine, which prevents the body from eliminating fluids.
—Eleanor Rivera, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
The national group said eliminating its federal funding could put those services out of reach for millions of people and would hit low-income communities with little access to health care hardest.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
All of it is managed within one interface, eliminating the need for multiple sign-ins and endless paperwork.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In addition to merging the Drug Enforcement Agency and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, department leaders are considering eliminating field offices that handle antitrust and environmental cases, according to a March 25 memo seen by Reuters.
—Sarah N. Lynch, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Mastery points can be earned by leveling up, completing quests, and eliminating unique enemies.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
In 1978, the CDC announced a goal of eliminating the highly contagious virus.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 30 Mar. 2025
Mobilizing talent means attracting and retaining talent at all ages by eliminating age bias and stereotyping across all human resource functions.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Kidneys that have failed stop producing urine, which prevents the body from eliminating fluids.
—Eleanor Rivera, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
The national group said eliminating its federal funding could put those services out of reach for millions of people and would hit low-income communities with little access to health care hardest.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
All of it is managed within one interface, eliminating the need for multiple sign-ins and endless paperwork.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In addition to merging the Drug Enforcement Agency and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, department leaders are considering eliminating field offices that handle antitrust and environmental cases, according to a March 25 memo seen by Reuters.
—Sarah N. Lynch, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Mastery points can be earned by leveling up, completing quests, and eliminating unique enemies.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminating
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The average price of our drinks was around $14, excluding tax and tips.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
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Guests can expect to spend around $14 per drink, excluding tax and tip, and should plan for at least three to four hours to leisurely explore each pavilion.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
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Immunizations not only protect individuals but also help to protect the broader community by preventing the spread of the virus, the release stated.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Immigration attorneys and civil rights advocates have sharply criticized many of these facilities for mistreating migrants and preventing them from properly defending their cases.—
Eric Levenson and Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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Smith, who is now winding down both his cases against the president-elect due to a longstanding Department of Justice policy prohibiting the prosecution of a sitting president, has not provided any details about the contents of his report.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2025
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That has prompted states including Colorado, New York and California to enact legislation prohibiting medical debt from being included on residents' credit reports or factored into their credit scores.—
Noam Levey,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Eliminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminating. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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