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

If eliminating the debt gives you peace of mind and the interest rate is high enough, go for it.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

A rule might involve reversing the digits or eliminating numbers above a certain value.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026

For others it is eliminating their food or their homes.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

The new model gives athletes a blanket five years to compete, effectively eliminating the need for redshirts or special waivers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

I advanced through my bracket, eliminating some heavy hitters on the world circuit, including my teammate Dagmara, by a wide margin.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad