REMOVAL Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

removal

noun

ri-ˈmü-vəl

Definition of removal

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 entire country is experiencing an economic crisis because of inflation caused by the recent removal of a fuel subsidy. — Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Real active debris removal (ADR) missions face similar constraints, where even small velocity mismatches can lead to mission failure or damage to the capture vehicle or target. — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Grinding the stump seems like an obvious solution, but professional removal will only get rid of the actual stump. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 Far-right leaders called for tighter border security and the removal of migrants who remained in the enclave. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for removal

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Noun

Nuclear specialists are trained in the collection of these glass beads but usually have only a regular vacuum cleaner, broom, and dustpan at their disposal to aid their work.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Max Cady is the kind of character who will use any tool at his disposal, and in 2026 there are just so many more tools.

— Andrew Webster, The Verge, 31 July 2026

Definition of disposal

Noun

Between larger roles for Wallace and Mitchell and the additions of Mara and Stirtz, the Thunder might not skip a beat despite salary-dumping Wiggins, Joe and Dort this offseason.

— Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
And, despite what the project’s origins as some sort of secret b-side dumping ground might lead you to believe, these are not throwaways.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 19 July 2026

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