removal

noun

re·​mov·​al ri-ˈmü-vəl How to pronounce removal (audio)
Synonyms of removalnext
: the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed

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.
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Sandra Cazzola said the removal of the original crosswalk carried symbolic weight for the LGBTQ community. Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026 The Board of Immigration Appeals issued the final order of removal on Thursday, according to Khalil’s lawyers. Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 The removal of such barriers broadens exposure to online betting, said Kruse of the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling. Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 Montgomery says the program's financial help makes the deck removal feasible for her. Lauren Sommer, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for removal

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of removal was in 1595

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“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/removal. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

removal

noun
re·​mov·​al ri-ˈmü-vəl How to pronounce removal (audio)
: 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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