ELIMINATE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

eliminate

verb

i-ˈli-mə-ˌnāt

Definition of eliminate

as in to exclude

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 eliminate The management challenge, therefore, is not to eliminate the cost of resilience but to determine where the organization needs protection the most. — Erik Clarke, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Though polio has not yet been entirely eliminated, this effort has been a major success. — Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 The reality is, another loss over USC’s next four games would eliminate the Trojans from College Football Playoff contention for the fifth straight season under Riley. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 The design also appears to eliminate Ohio Drive (the scenic parkway that loops around Hains Point), a grove of cherry trees and a historical miniature golf course. — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eliminate

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The bank also expects revenue to grow annually through 2028, targeting 5% growth that year compared with 2027, excluding notable items and on a constant currency basis.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
The company has continued to introduce new formats and purchasing options to reach consumers previously excluded by the product’s price or design.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of exclude

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Riyadh said the discussions were aimed at keeping diplomatic channels open and preventing another escalation in hostilities.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Such a concentration of power could prevent the effective maintenance of checks and balances on policy decisions by institutions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of prevent

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Now all ordinary cars, buses, taxis, private vehicles, (e-)bikes, scooters and pedicabs will be banned between Selfridges and Ikea by Great Portland Street.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026
Items listed from employee or family and friends sales are sometimes removed, but those sellers will not be banned from the platform.

— Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of ban

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Privacy rules limit sharing info on discipline Federal privacy law does not categorically prohibit universities from sharing a student’s disciplinary history with housing officials.

— Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
And crucially, deceptive and youth-targeted marketing should be strictly prohibited.

— Amy L. Kennedy, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026

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