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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Carbonell-Betancourt was transferred to ICE custody in February and was facing removal proceedings, the agency said. Armando Garcia, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 Del Pozzo said lower-sugar versions aimed at nonathletes, as well as the removal of artificial colors from Gatorade’s lineup, is bringing customers into the brand. Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 Fans previously got an update on Davidson's tattoo-removal process when his girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt, shared a shirtless pic of the comedian cuddled up with their newborn daughter. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 Philz workers, customers, and the LGBTQ+ community widely interpreted the Pride flag removal as a betrayal of the community, which Philz supported and built its brand around. Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 17 Apr. 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 21 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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