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
That state body could, in turn, ask the Michigan Supreme Court to discipline the judges with public censures, suspensions or removals from the bench.
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Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
Though cancer is traditionally treated through chemotherapy, radiology or surgical removal, newer biologic medicine offers a more precise approach, such as targeting the cancer cells through the body’s immune system.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Its closure would alienate Tehran further In another blow to the bill's prospects, the Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, has ordered the removal of some key elements in the bill.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 24 June 2025
Murphy, appointed by former President Joe Biden, did not categorically ban third-country removals.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
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Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
Though cancer is traditionally treated through chemotherapy, radiology or surgical removal, newer biologic medicine offers a more precise approach, such as targeting the cancer cells through the body’s immune system.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Its closure would alienate Tehran further In another blow to the bill's prospects, the Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, has ordered the removal of some key elements in the bill.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 24 June 2025
Murphy, appointed by former President Joe Biden, did not categorically ban third-country removals.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for removal
Noun
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Numerous violations found through the years As science discovered more and more problems arising from improper disposal of toxic chemicals, the laws evolved and became more strict — and facilities like Wayne Disposal found themselves in frequent noncompliance.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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Yet despite all these tools at their disposal, many small business owners remain dependent on agency models that limit autonomy.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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Love Island star Jeremiah Brown has made his first comments about his intense relationship with fellow contestant Huda Mustafa after his shocking dumping from the show.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
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The dumping came after Hannah developed a strong connection with Pepe and as Jeremiah was getting to know Andreina after the longstanding drama with his previous partner, Huda.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removal. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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