1
as in to shed
to rid oneself of (a garment)
I removed my coat as soon as I got inside
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2
as in to withdraw
to take away from a place or position
he carefully removed the old manuscript from the shelf
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3
as in to relocate
to change the place or position of
please remove that chair to the other room
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4
as in to dismiss
to let go from office, service, or employment
voters removed the racist selectman from office the first chance they got
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as in distance
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
their farm is just a remove of two miles from the town center
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Recent Examples of remove
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The Placer County Board of Supervisors amended its county code this month to remove a decades-old provision requiring the county executive officer to live within its jurisdiction because the code violated the state Constitution.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
There's support for Dolby Vision as well as a magic remove, plus easy casting with Google Chromecast or Apple AirPlay.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 26 May 2025
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Other new features include Luma Key, a filter video based on brightness values that removes black backgrounds from input sources and is suitable for overlaying lower thirds, titles, logos and animations.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The Placer County Board of Supervisors amended its county code this month to remove a decades-old provision requiring the county executive officer to live within its jurisdiction because the code violated the state Constitution.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
Once peppers are wrinkled and dry, remove stems, cut into small pieces, and turn them into powder with a spice or coffee bean grinder.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
There's support for Dolby Vision as well as a magic remove, plus easy casting with Google Chromecast or Apple AirPlay.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remove
Verb
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Further examinations indicated that the debris shed by the star in that time ultimately shaped the supernova’s light emissions.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 Aug. 2025
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By looking closely at how people navigated these decisions in real time, the study shed light on the subtle mental trade-offs that can influence whether empathy comes to the surface or stays tucked away.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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However, less than a day later, the foundation withdrew its support.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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On July 21, 2024, former President Joe Biden withdrew his reelection bid and endorsed Harris as the 2024 Democratic presidential candidate in his place.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The partnership is relocating squirrels from the Dakotas into the northwest portion of Indiana.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Prince and Princess of Wales are relocating from what’s been their home for the last few years, Adelaide Cottage, to a new location, Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Aug. 2025
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Boston Magazine reported that during her training she was ultimately dismissed for administering opiates without a doctor’s order and leaving her shift early.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Bond's attorneys filed a lawsuit against the unnamed accuser, and the suit was ultimately dismissed.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Aug. 2025
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Grandma Blue crossed the distance between them and raised her stick to hit him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Harsh chemicals like bleach and ammonia can strip the finish and dull the surface, leaving the floor prone to scratches and other damage.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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Democrats’ efforts to strip the provisions on the GAO and other matters were rejected by the majority.—
Kevin R. Kosar,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
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Subsequent release dates have been moved forward to August for the past seven years.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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To move the 250 million gallons of refined fuel the Navy needs to fight, the fleet will require at least 23 tankers.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Remove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remove. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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