eliminated

verb

past tense of eliminate
as in excluded
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 eliminated Although a version of psychopathy was included in prior editions of the DSM, more recent editions have eliminated the diagnosis. — David Dematteo, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026 Bersten, who is filling in this week as Dewan’s partner, was previously paired with celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis before they were eliminated earlier in the season. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Ureaplasma can’t be fully eliminated or prevented, but it can be managed by maintaining healthy vaginal flora. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026 Fans recalled being offered better seats for the 2018 World Series, before the Brewers were eliminated in Game 7 of the NLCS. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The Chicago Democrat is majority caucus appropriations leader in the Senate and was instrumental in passing the controversial SAFE-T Act, which eliminated cash bail, in 2021. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Pro Alan Bersten, who was eliminated earlier in the season, will lead Dewan in a Viennese waltz, dedicated to the actress’s mother. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 Alan Bersten, who was eliminated on season 35’s second week alongside celeb partner Giada De Laurentiis, was picked to sub in for Chmerkovskiy to dance with his partner, Jenna Dewan. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2026 The person with the least votes after each round is eliminated, with ballots reapportioned or exhausted until the winner clears 50%. — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminated
  1. excluded
  2. banned
  3. prevented
  4. prohibited
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  • Big Walk’s co-op multiplayer walking adventure has proved popular since launching in August, but Xbox players have been excluded from the fun — and now the game’s creators have explained why.
    — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Two hours of texting a close friend, exploring an interest or scrolling through content that leaves a teen feeling excluded all register the same on a dashboard.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of excluded
Verb
  • The British government banned the group in July 2025, proscribing it as a terrorist organization.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The university said the person of interest is not a student or affiliated with the university but has been banned from campus.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of banned
Verb
  • That strike prevented the landing of an Iranian flight carrying a Houthi delegation returning from the funeral of Iran’s supreme leader, who had been killed in the opening strikes of the war in February.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The wild swing of events gave the Wildcats (5-1, 2-1) their first Big Ten road victory this season and prevented Fitzgerald from getting his first conference victory as the coach at Michigan State (2-5, 0-4).
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of prevented
Verb
  • Claims that cotton in a particular product came from a specific farm or grower are also prohibited.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The suspect who allegedly had the weapon was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, police said, adding that they were booked on multiple charges.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of prohibited

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“Eliminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminated. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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