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 According to VoteBeat, Hicks and Hovland were notified of their removal by an email signed by Morgan DeWitt Snow, the deputy director of presidential personnel in the Executive Office of the President. — Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 In one procedure, a humanoid robot and a human surgeon acting as an assistant completed a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal). — New Atlas, 10 July 2026 DirecTV also noted Scripps’ removal of 40 stations from Comcast Xfinity in 19 markets for over a month, starting April 1. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 July 2026 Miami’s the place to be for Botox, BBLs, laser hair removal and other aesthetic procedures. — Michelle Marchante july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for removal

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Massachusetts has strong disposal resources already in place, but more residents should be aware of these resources and the easy options that are available for making sharps disposal simple and convenient.

— Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
Alika Williams may also see playing time in the infield with Gelof out as another utility option at Kotsay’s disposal.

— Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

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Following last evening’s dumping of the Corbinater, the Islanders all agree that everyone is now pretty much closed off, so the question becomes, What does that mean in terms of relationship status?

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 7 July 2026
If the dumping involves hazardous materials, commercial waste or much larger amounts of trash, the offense can be charged as a felony, with fines that can reach $50,000 or more.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026

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