as in disposal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
a product for the removal of warts
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Recent Examples of removal
The statement also said the district did not know Robert's order of removal.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Authorities acted upon that removal order on Friday morning.
—Richard Hall, Time, 27 Sep. 2025
Up next will be the construction of new water quality testing lab space in a building previously dedicated to flocculation, or getting particles to clump together for easier removal.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Now — eight months into his second term — his administration is touting new data, revealing what officials describe as a record-breaking rate of removals.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Authorities acted upon that removal order on Friday morning.
—Richard Hall, Time, 27 Sep. 2025
Up next will be the construction of new water quality testing lab space in a building previously dedicated to flocculation, or getting particles to clump together for easier removal.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Now — eight months into his second term — his administration is touting new data, revealing what officials describe as a record-breaking rate of removals.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for removal
Noun
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Board members can better serve shareholders and carry out their fiduciary duties by learning how to use all the tools—including AI—at their disposal.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Our food systems are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and pollution around the world – from growing to packaging, distribution and disposal.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Inspectors saw evidence of improper dumping of wastewater and grease in the stormwater drain near the Dumpster area.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The removable insulation liner makes for easy water dumping and cleaning, even if the fabric does have a few folds and creases in the corners.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removal. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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