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
Gino Vicci, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Days removed from winning their first championship in 53 years, the Knicks hold only the fourth-best title odds among NBA teams for next season, according to the DraftKings sportsbook.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Judy Berman, Time, 10 Apr. 2026
The dynamic keeps the film from ever feeling too cramped or quiet, and the characters from ever being held at too far a remove.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Last week, the Hamtramck City Council voted 4-2 to remove Al-Adlani from his position during a contentious public meeting.
—Gino Vicci, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Days removed from winning their first championship in 53 years, the Knicks hold only the fourth-best title odds among NBA teams for next season, according to the DraftKings sportsbook.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Noun
The series is narrated by Zendaya’s Rue Bennett, a depressive drug addict who exists at an emotional remove from her classmates, with the exception of new girl in town Jules (Hunter Schafer), an introspective, trans artist who might be Rue’s one true love.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Apr. 2026
The dynamic keeps the film from ever feeling too cramped or quiet, and the characters from ever being held at too far a remove.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remove
Verb
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On Thursday, the Nasdaq clawed back some ground after shedding more than 7% since hitting an all-time high on June 1.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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During a press conference on Sunday, June 7, the mother of two, who embarked on a weight-loss journey and even picked up new sports during her time off, shed some light on her return to the sport.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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This is because Roth IRAs allow withdrawals of your contributions penalty-free (there are, however, stipulations for withdrawing earnings).—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
12 June 2026
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The rationale was that any war Israel fought would inflame popular anti-Israeli sentiment in the Arab and Muslim world, scuttling the Abraham Accords as Arab governments would withdraw out of fear of backlash.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The series follows the Clyburns, a wealthy New York City family who relocates to Montana’s Madison River Valley following the deaths of family patriarch Preston (Russell) and his brother Paul (Fox), who were killed in a plane crash.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The transition to the voucher program took effect on June 1, when families participating in the MSP were prompted to either relocate with the emergency vouchers or seek housing through an alternative party.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The charges of using a computer to commit a crime and interfering with a telecommunications device were dismissed, according to prosecutors.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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In January 2021, Erickson was charged with one misdemeanor count of reckless driving, but the charge was later dismissed, his lawyer Mark Werksman told The New York Times.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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In the distance, a man and a woman trudge through the drifts toward the apartment courtyard.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Verb
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In the aftermath of 2020, Jones was stripped of a committee chairmanship and frozen out of Senate GOP leadership.—
Shannon McCaffrey,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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The two had met in March through a website used for escort and stripping services, according to a court affidavit, and investigators alleged Dale paid Rylaarsdam more than $11,000 during the course of several weeks to talk to him and perform acts of bondage at his home.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Weather service meteorologist Frank Pereira said the system that produced the storms, including high winds and hail, was moving eastward Thursday, fueled by cool air from Canada clashing with warm, humid air from the South.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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If the caffeine has already moved further along, doctors may use a laxative or a gastric lavage a procedure that uses a tube to wash out the contents of the stomach.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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“Remove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remove. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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