weed out

verb

weeded out; weeding out; weeds out
Synonyms of weed outnext
: to remove (people or things that are not wanted) from a group
They will review the applications to weed out the less qualified candidates.

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In his short time in the big time, Hill’s been able to weed out the grifters and users, spotting the BS a mile away. — Katherine Turman, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026 For some, these new measures promise to weed out AI use in the classroom, whether by discouraging students from relying on LLMs or equipping professors with a foolproof method of identifying its use. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 In fact, overseeding thin or bare patches of cool-season grasses in fall is a standard component of lawn maintenance to keep weeds out and promote a lush, beautiful lawn. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 Former Manhattan prosecutor Rebecca Roiphe told NBC News that during jury selection, prosecutors will likely want to scrutinize potential jurors’ experiences in the healthcare system to weed out those who might sympathize with Mangione. — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weed out

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“Weed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weed%20out. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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