eliminating

VERB

remove, throw out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cancel defeat dispose of disqualify eradicate erase exclude get rid of ignore knock out oust phase out stamp out waive wipe out

STRONG

annihilate discard discharge dismiss disregard drop eject evict expel exterminate invalidate kill liquidate murder omit reject slay terminate waste

WEAK

blot out bump off cast out count out cut out dispense with do away with drive out leave out put out rub out rule out set aside shut the door on take out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

add aid allow create establish help hold keep permit retain

STRONG

accept admit approve bear begin build employ engage give birth hire include initiate preserve save start take in welcome

WEAK

choose ratify sanction

Example Sentences

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eliminating

An important advantage is that the antenna is compatible with existing MRI equipment, eliminating the need for costly new infrastructure.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026

Those "losses" would principally come from eliminating the need to liquify, transport and then regasify the imported product.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

In all, the tech giant is eliminating about 2% of its workforce.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

In addition to reducing or eliminating the enhanced senior deduction, higher gross income can trigger a Medicare premium increase, additional taxes, or a reduction in the itemized deduction for medical costs.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

Czernobog moved one of his kings around the board, eliminating Shadow’s remaining pieces, while using the other two kings to keep Shadow’s pieces pinned down.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman