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
Before attempting any removal, be sure to unplug the machine for maximum safety.
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Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
These new regulations impose the world’s fastest removal deadline, requiring platforms to take down unlawful synthetic media within three hours of notification.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Removing Stains From An Air Fryer Add baking soda to boost stain removal.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The removal was first reported by CHS student journalist Ella Levy for the local news website The Village Green.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
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Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
These new regulations impose the world’s fastest removal deadline, requiring platforms to take down unlawful synthetic media within three hours of notification.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Removing Stains From An Air Fryer Add baking soda to boost stain removal.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The removal was first reported by CHS student journalist Ella Levy for the local news website The Village Green.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for removal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removal
Noun
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These items can jam the disposal and damage it, and fats can solidify and clog the drain.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Investigators have reason to believe that dismemberment may have been involved in the disposal of Isadora’s body.—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There had been talk for years about turning the underappreciated Tijuana River Estuary, part of which was used as a dumping ground, into something useful.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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As always, the pod dates come with trauma-dumping, extremely unflattering lighting, inconsistent pacing, and a bunch of people who only exist in the background.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removal. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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