ELIMINATIONS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

eliminations

noun

plural of elimination

as in removals

the act or process of removing something or someone the elimination of waste products from the body Repeatedly breaking the rules will result in your elimination from the game.

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Recent Examples of eliminations The contestants have faced auditions, runway challenges and eliminations, with viewers getting a look at the casting process that has historically taken place behind closed doors. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Since the premiere of season 35 of DWTS, Carson, 32, and her partner Guillermo Rodriguez have been among the last three couples standing during the show’s eliminations. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2026 Week-one eliminations seem wholly unfair, but Dancing With the Stars is nothing if not cutthroat as hell. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026 The pair were ultimately not eliminated — season 35 is the first time since 2018 that DWTS brought back eliminations during premiere week — but Carson had some choice words for the judges and their scores. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026 Massachusetts voters rejected income tax eliminations in 2002 and 2008 that were initiated by citizens, not lawmakers. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 After 103 matches and 46 eliminations, the 2026 World Cup comes down to finalists Spain and Argentina. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 July 2026 Many institutions are grappling with budget cuts, program eliminations, and closures due to declining enrollment and financial pressures. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 This will include approximately 1,600 role eliminations today, and in addition, four studios will leave XBOX to new management. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 July 2026

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Trump’s prioritization of deportations has changed how ICE is operating and more than doubled the number of deportation officers nationwide, leading to more arrests and removals.

— Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Federal law restricts systematic voter roll removals within 90 days of a federal election.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of removals

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Set aside sufficient cash The best way to avoid eroding your savings during a big sell-off is to have enough cash in reserves to manage your expenses, and required withdrawals, for a six to 12-month period.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Low withdrawals and minimums are one of the key features of Fanatics.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of withdrawals

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