1
as in to shed
to rid oneself of (a garment)
I removed my coat as soon as I got inside
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2
as in to withdraw
to take away from a place or position
he carefully removed the old manuscript from the shelf
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3
as in to relocate
to change the place or position of
please remove that chair to the other room
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4
as in to dismiss
to let go from office, service, or employment
voters removed the racist selectman from office the first chance they got
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as in distance
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
their farm is just a remove of two miles from the town center
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Recent Examples of remove
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Ibsen’s choice to use Hedda’s maiden name for the play speaks to her resistance to the strong presence of men in her life; DaCosta’s choice to remove the surname entirely speaks to a rejection of patriarchal identity, replaced with an ambiguous void that Hedda herself doesn’t know how to fill.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
Donors were encouraged to campaign and fundraise for pro-Israel politicians of both parties — successful campaigns earned donors prestige and lay leadership positions within the organization — but at a plausibly deniable remove.
—Ron Kampeas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2025
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Humane Law Enforcement officers from the San Diego Humane Society worked with building management and the owner’s family to safely enter the apartment and remove the cats over the course of several weeks.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Ibsen’s choice to use Hedda’s maiden name for the play speaks to her resistance to the strong presence of men in her life; DaCosta’s choice to remove the surname entirely speaks to a rejection of patriarchal identity, replaced with an ambiguous void that Hedda herself doesn’t know how to fill.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
To release pie, run a small offset spatula between side of pan and the crust; gently open side of pan and remove.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
Donors were encouraged to campaign and fundraise for pro-Israel politicians of both parties — successful campaigns earned donors prestige and lay leadership positions within the organization — but at a plausibly deniable remove.
—Ron Kampeas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2025
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Assisting guests to create memorable experiences through the years means Ali has also seen his fair share of requests that shed light on some of the biggest travel mistakes.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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During his interview with Fox News Digital, Aaron shed some light on his character.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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After occupying Sinai, Britain and France succumbed to international pressure and withdrew their forces from Egypt in November.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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In 2008, the American Academy of Pediatrics withdrew its guidance that said potential allergens should be avoided for high-risk babies, but didn’t have enough data to recommend introducing them early.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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As for his lodging, Andrew is set to relocate to a property on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, according to the Telegraph, while his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, who continued to live at Royal Lodge with Andrew even after their 1996 divorce, will need to sort out her own living arrangements.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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If a backyard is not an option, place a large waterproof tarp in the middle of the living room, then relocate your area rug onto the flat surface.—
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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In July 2024, Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial ended by being dismissed with prejudice after his attorneys argued that prosecutors had buried evidence.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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In Monday’s filing, lawyers for Robert Morris and his wife, Debbie Morris, argue Clemishire’s claims should be dismissed in part because the statute of limitations on them have expired.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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This way of peering at screen culture from an inexact distance, which also comes up in a scolding scene where Ethan scrolls aimlessly through something like TikTok, rankles in a play that is otherwise so precise about physical time and space.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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If the sheer distance Albert travels is inconceivable to those of us with more earthbound callings, his on-air stats are equally mind-boggling.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Without Medicaid expansion, the state's enrollees won't be subject to work requirements, but the law's financing changes to the Medicaid program could strip hundreds of millions of dollars away from hospitals, said Roberson.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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Snip the stems at a 45-degree angle, and strip any lower leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Gold pulls Alté maven Cruel Santino, Nigerian pop star Davido, and Zimbabwean-Australian rapper Tkay Maidza across two songs that embrace the spirit of South African house music.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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Tame Impala pulled a few tricks—and fan-favorite treats—out of the vault on Halloween night in Brooklyn.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
2 Nov. 2025
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The buttery-soft fabric is lightweight and stretchy enough to move with you while still retaining its shape over time.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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On top of that responsibility and stress, he was frustrated with the Blazers’ losing and his role moving forward.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Remove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remove. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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