ELIMINATES Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

eliminates

verb

present tense third-person singular of eliminate

as in excludes

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 eliminates At the same time, the city and county commissioners continue to approve development, which eliminates natural drainage and filtration. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 Final Thoughts By removing the camera, the Ray-Ban Meta Audio eliminates the privacy baggage of smart glasses and unlocks a far more practical everyday device. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026 Coach Diego Simeone's team routinely eliminates English teams — Chelsea, Leicester, Liverpool, Man United, Tottenham — in the second half of the season. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 If the federal government eliminates or cuts the program then Cañon City Schools would have to draw that money from its general fund, Coppa said. — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026 The New Advantages So how can small companies compete as AI eliminates the old advantages? — Bonnie Le Page, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Dry manufacturing eliminates solvents and ovens, shrinking factory footprints and power bills. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026 Removing the threshold eliminates a tripping hazard while creating the open, spa-like look many homeowners already want. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026 If those efforts pan out, the result could be hardware-efficient quantum random-access memory that eliminates the need for bulky electromagnetic components. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

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Continue reading … DOUBLE STANDARD — California business guide excludes White people and men from category list.

— , FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Under DeWine's order, public and private universities in Ohio would be able to allow the Class of ’22 athletes to play, even though the NCAA’s new guidance excludes those who have already played four seasons.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of excludes

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The lawsuit marks the latest crackdown under the Better Online Ticket Sales Act, also known as the BOTS Act, which bans scalpers from circumventing ticket limits with technology.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
The law bans social media accounts for Florida children under 14 and requires parental consent for use by kids who are 14 or 15.

— CBS News, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of bans

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Users were likely restricted from properly spelling out such words because, by design, the platform prevents emoji from being used more than once in reaction to a post.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
In addition to being barred from ever owning livestock again, Barr’s plea agreement prevents him from owning or living with any type of animal for 15 years, according to PETA.

— Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of prevents

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Planning Commission member Karen Sherman pointed out the city ordinance prohibits driveways exiting onto collector streets for safety.

— Annette Beard, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
That statute prohibits tenants from damaging or removing parts of the property belonging to the landlord or allowing other people to do so.

— Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

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