removal
noun
re·mov·al
ri-ˈmü-vəl 
Synonyms
Examples of removal in a Sentence
We arranged for the removal of the old car.
The city is having problems with trash removal.
Surgical removal of the tumor might be necessary.
Recent Examples on the Web
The removal of gender-neutral bathroom signage was also cited in the complaint.
—
Steven Walker, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2023
The cream's formula is designed to aid the removal of damaged collagen, creating room for healthier collagen and elastin to grow.
—Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
The removal of The Usopp Pirates In the manga and anime, Usopp was captain of the Usopp Pirates, which was made up of three young boys named Tamanegi, Ninjin, and Piimä.
—Temi Adebowale, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
For neighbors, installing a battery can allow the removal of toxic fossil fuel infrastructure.
—Gregory Barber, WIRED, 8 Sep. 2023
The other factor playing a role in the decision is the pending removal of the Carpentersville dam, located at Fox River Shores Forest Preserve.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
His co-defendants seeking removal, including former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, have argued that the case involves acts committed in their capacities as federal officials or on behalf of a federal official: Trump.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2023
Many wallpaper murals come in peel-and-stick panels or are made with high-quality backing, making application and removal easy.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2023
The federation’s request for a suspension was widely seen as an attempt to silence some of Rubiales’s critics, including government ministers who have asked for his removal.
—Graham Dunbar, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2023
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Steven Walker, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2023
The cream's formula is designed to aid the removal of damaged collagen, creating room for healthier collagen and elastin to grow.
—Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
The removal of The Usopp Pirates In the manga and anime, Usopp was captain of the Usopp Pirates, which was made up of three young boys named Tamanegi, Ninjin, and Piimä.
—Temi Adebowale, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
For neighbors, installing a battery can allow the removal of toxic fossil fuel infrastructure.
—Gregory Barber, WIRED, 8 Sep. 2023
The other factor playing a role in the decision is the pending removal of the Carpentersville dam, located at Fox River Shores Forest Preserve.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
His co-defendants seeking removal, including former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, have argued that the case involves acts committed in their capacities as federal officials or on behalf of a federal official: Trump.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2023
Many wallpaper murals come in peel-and-stick panels or are made with high-quality backing, making application and removal easy.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2023
The federation’s request for a suspension was widely seen as an attempt to silence some of Rubiales’s critics, including government ministers who have asked for his removal.
—Graham Dunbar, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1595, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing removal
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“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/removal. Accessed 22 Sep. 2023.
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Kids Definition
removal
noun
re·mov·al
ri-ˈmü-vəl
: the act of removing : the fact of being removed
Legal Definition
removal
noun
re·mov·al
: the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed
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