removed

adjective

re·​moved ri-ˈmüvd How to pronounce removed (audio)
1
a
: distant in degree of relationship
b
: of a younger or older generation
a second cousin's child is a second cousin once removed
2
: separate or remote in space, time, or character

Examples of removed in a Sentence

We're looking for an apartment somewhat removed from the noise of downtown. The child of your first cousin is your first cousin once removed.
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However, a significant crisis emerged last week when McDonald's removed Quarter Pounders from around 3,000 stores after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration identified slivered raw onions from a supplier as the likely source of E. coli contamination. Shamim Chowdhury, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 McDonald’s removed Quarter Pounders from its menu in Colorado and other affected states while health officials continue to investigate. Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024 Legal consulting For nurses who want a side hustle that’s more removed from their day jobs, consulting is an option. Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024 See a screenshot of the removed post, and a translation, from a social media account dedicated to sharing RIIZE’s Weverse activities. Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for removed 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of removed was circa 1548

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“Removed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/removed. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

removed

adjective
re·​moved
ri-ˈmüvd
1
: being a generation older or younger
the children of your first cousin are your first cousins once removed
2
: far away or separate in space, time, or character
a town far removed from cities

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