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
Brooke is adamant that there was no practical reason for the tree’s removal.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 23 June 2025
The Supreme Court previously said in a pair of decisions arising from other emergency appeals that migrants facing deportation under that wartime law must receive notice and an opportunity to challenge their removals in court.
—June 23, CBS News, 23 June 2025
Each city currently negotiates trash removal contracts with Waste Management and Win Waste, with the companies able to charge as little as $40 a ton to put trash in a landfill and more than $100 a ton to process recycling, according to market reports.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025
The weight reduction comes mostly from the thin, perforated upper, that is more breathable but less soft than the original knit, and the removal of much of the outsole rubber.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 23 June 2025
The Supreme Court previously said in a pair of decisions arising from other emergency appeals that migrants facing deportation under that wartime law must receive notice and an opportunity to challenge their removals in court.
—June 23, CBS News, 23 June 2025
Each city currently negotiates trash removal contracts with Waste Management and Win Waste, with the companies able to charge as little as $40 a ton to put trash in a landfill and more than $100 a ton to process recycling, according to market reports.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025
The weight reduction comes mostly from the thin, perforated upper, that is more breathable but less soft than the original knit, and the removal of much of the outsole rubber.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for removal
Noun
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The Rockets now possess ample length at four starting positions, amplifying the defensive tools Udoka now has at his disposal.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The implication: Why should taxpayers foot the bill when Harvard has billions at its disposal?—
Ata Sarajedini,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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Get ready for some chats, some dumpings and some jaw-dropping recouplings — the cast of Love Island USA season 7 is here!—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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In January, the ministry said initial investigations had determined that dumping was taking place and implemented preliminary anti-dumping measures in the form of a deposit starting from January 24.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removal. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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