eliminate
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Synonyms
ban, bar, close out, count (out), debar, except, exclude, freeze out, rule out, shut out
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New communications technologies that eliminate the traditional gatekeeping functions of the media create an opening. — N.c., The Economist, "Conspiracy theories are dangerous—here’s how to crush them," 12 Aug. 2019 Birch repeatedly voted in favor of a $1,600 Permanent Fund dividend and sometimes advocated still-smaller amounts, hoping those would eliminate the need for tax increases. — James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News, "With senator’s death, Alaska Legislature loses prominent voice in favor of lower dividend," 9 Aug. 2019 Investors feared the label would eliminate China's incentive to keep the yuan above the 7:1 ratio to the dollar, setting off a currency war with the United States. — Anneken Tappe, CNN, "China blinks first. Now US stocks are bouncing back," 6 Aug. 2019 Rollins said the technology, already available in some Kia and Hyundai models, would eliminate the factor of human error that generally results in tragic child deaths. — Andrew Boryga, sun-sentinel.com, "Children keep dying in hot cars as Florida legislators fail to act," 5 Aug. 2019 Be careful when digging to not stand on the snow pack over the buried partner, because that can eliminate their air pocket. — Jenny Howard, National Geographic, "Avalanche safety tips and preparation," 5 Aug. 2019 New York in April passed state-wide reforms that would eliminate cash bail for all except violent crimes. — Soni Sangha, Fortune, "Criminal Justice Reform Advocates See Prime Opportunity in 2020 Election," 2 Aug. 2019 Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren favor that would eliminate the role of private insurers. — Russell Blair, courant.com, "Capitol Week in Review: Plastic bag tax and a Bridgeport casino," 2 Aug. 2019 The two progressives both favor a version of government-run health care that would essentially eliminate private health insurance altogether, an idea that didn't sit well with the other candidates on stage. — CBS News, "Top takeaways from the second Democratic primary debate - the first night," 31 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'eliminate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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