1
as in sheds
to rid oneself of (a garment)
I removed my coat as soon as I got inside
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2
as in withdraws
to take away from a place or position
he carefully removed the old manuscript from the shelf
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3
as in relocates
to change the place or position of
please remove that chair to the other room
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as in dismisses
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 distances
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 removes
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Brushing prevents matting, promotes a healthy coat by dispersing natural oils and removes dead hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Regular honey is processed by filtration and heating, which removes or inactivates many of the beneficial compounds in honey, but clarifies it and prolongs its shelf life.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Hendriks was originally the 10th, but his becoming a free agent removes him from both sides of the equation.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
My son removes his shoes and socks and joins me.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
This action removes or replaces your unique ID so apps and advertisers can no longer use it for personalized ad tracking.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Supporters argue the bill provides clarity for doctors and removes stigma for women, while Democrats call it an invasion of medical ethics.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Other types of filters include activated carbon, which removes odors, chemicals, and harmful gases, and UV-C light filters, which can kill bacteria and viruses.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Brushing prevents matting, promotes a healthy coat by dispersing natural oils and removes dead hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Regular honey is processed by filtration and heating, which removes or inactivates many of the beneficial compounds in honey, but clarifies it and prolongs its shelf life.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Hendriks was originally the 10th, but his becoming a free agent removes him from both sides of the equation.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
My son removes his shoes and socks and joins me.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
This action removes or replaces your unique ID so apps and advertisers can no longer use it for personalized ad tracking.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Supporters argue the bill provides clarity for doctors and removes stigma for women, while Democrats call it an invasion of medical ethics.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removes
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The controversy sheds light on broader policy and cultural battles over safety net programs, the federal budget and the use of political leverage in times of crisis.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Considering the fact that Louis Vuitton got his start in the luggage and travel business, the Assouline new arrival also sheds light on history’s most important modes of transportation and how the man (along with his heirs) was able to leverage their evolution.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Musk withdraws the California suit in June, then files a federal suit in August.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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If a parent later withdraws permission, the app developer must be notified to disable access.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Oct. 2025
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His character relocates from NYC to Boston in the series, and Sonequa Martin-Green is his new partner, Lena Silver.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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The novel follows Cecilia Chen, a wife and mother who reluctantly relocates from Paris to Los Angeles for her husband’s work with their two children in tow.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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This company’s approach to pest control begins with a philosophy that dismisses the business-as-usual assumptions.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Back in the present, Ron checks in with Natalie about her engagement, concerned about the way Tara dismisses her artistic passions and, even worse, forces her to add olives to everything.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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For those who frequently drive short distances on electric power alone, ADAC suggests that a fully battery-electric vehicle (BEV) may be the smarter option.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Ideal for nature documentaries or ecological films, the reserve offers boardwalk access, eco-lodges and nearby desert plains that allow diverse visual transitions within short distances.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Tankaneo Long Trench Coat A long trench instantly pulls any outfit together, and this one does it with a fresh, fashion-forward edge.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The cheese pulls everything together, giving it an extra salty and savory depth.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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First, coverage that moves with changing shapes across the day, not just throughout multiple months.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Thousands of flights have been canceled, a trend that is expected to continue this week even as Congress moves toward reopening the government.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Maybe the Pittsburgh Steelers give him a chance if Aaron Rodgers retires, for example.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Michael Fiddelke, the company’s chief operating officer and former chief financial officer who has spent two decades at the company, will start as Target’s CEO in February as Brian Cornell retires.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Removes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removes. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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