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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In both cases, no explanation was given for their removal. Tom Bowman, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026 The fourth program, Shoreline’s Community Care employment program, hires individuals on the street to do jobs like street cleaning, sidewalk sweeping, graffiti removal, landscaping, trash removal, and custodial and janitorial work. Reyna Huff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026 Earlier this week, Senate Republicans floated a proposal to immediately fund key Department of Homeland Security agencies through regular order, while routing funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) removal operations through a reconciliation package. The Hill, 27 Mar. 2026 Such a move could lead Democrats to support her removal from the House. Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for removal

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 Mar. 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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