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 His removal triggered mass protests that lasted for weeks, but ultimately failed to force a reversal of the decision. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Once an extensive underground network of rhizomes develops, Messinger explains that complete removal becomes considerably more difficult. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026 Junk removal is physical work, and Carter is betting on a body that is 18 years old. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 His friend, Scotty Olhiser, is donating his time to help with the removal, which keeps the costs down for growers. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for removal

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The man had been shot during a volatile time in the city, and the disposal of his body appears to have been planned.

— Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Strategy has sold 6,948 bitcoin for approximately $432 million since May, beginning with 32 coins in its first disposal since 2022, and recent sales priced near $64,262 against an average purchase price of $75,385.

— Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of disposal

Noun

There is not much evidence to support claims that the reservoir was a dumping ground for mob hits.

— Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Slow Horses stars Oldman as Lamb, a brilliant but cantankerous leader of dysfunctional spies who have made career-ending mistakes and end up at a dumping ground MI5 unit known as Slough House.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

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