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 So, those who viewed ALARA as the cause of all the nuclear industry’s woes will likely be excited to see the NRC eliminate it. — ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026 For years, these two roles were handled by Scout Snipers, a position the Marines eliminated in 2023 due to changing needs, especially better field intelligence. — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 Dry method approach allows carmakers to shrink factory footprints and reduce carbon emissions by eliminating toxic chemical solvents and the energy-intensive industrial ovens. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026 The 2026 World Cup party will go on without any of its three hosts, as Team USA was outclassed 4-1 by Belgium Monday night and eliminated in the Round of 16. — Miami Herald, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for eliminate

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More than 84% of dogs in the study showed at least mild signs of fear and anxiety in everyday situations, excluding learned fears related to grooming activities like nail trimming and bathing.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Nordic combined—the only Winter Olympics discipline to exclude women entirely—has been removed from the program.

— Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of exclude

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Cloud cover prevented a California Highway Patrol helicopter from reaching the injured climber directly, forcing the rescue to unfold in stages.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Increasing staff at medical facilities during heat waves could also prevent unnecessary deaths.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of prevent

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A number of Russian regions have banned the use of large canisters that hold around five gallons to prevent fuel hoarding.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Twenty-seven states currently have laws banning trans girls and women from participating against cisgender women and girls.

— Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of ban

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Freedom 250 says blankets are allowed, but lawn chairs, coolers, drink tumblers and aerosol sunscreen are prohibited.

— Mike Stunson, USA Today, 3 July 2026
In February, a federal judge halted a California law that prohibited federal officers from wearing masks while on duty.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

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