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as in sheds
to rid oneself of (a garment)
I removed my coat as soon as I got inside
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as in withdraws
to take away from a place or position
he carefully removed the old manuscript from the shelf
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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
Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Our other favorite pet hair removers This device removes pet hair from all kinds of fabrics without snagging them.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Sites that track Apple news currently post multiple times a month about Mac shortages, noting each time Apple removes a Mac mini model from its online store and religiously reporting on shipping estimates for the MacBook Neo.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The system removes the need for hydraulic tubes, brake fluid reservoirs, and a central master cylinder under the hood.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The final chart removes GS’ actual price action and instead focuses strictly on the 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages, shown in green, blue, and red, respectively.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 6 May 2026
The order removes a potential roadblock to Louisiana Republicans’ plans to immediately redraw their map and potentially give the party a pickup opportunity for the midterms.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 6 May 2026
The state sets clear direction and removes barriers, while cities retain control over how development fits their communities.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Many Samsung employees are threatening to strike unless the brand removes a bonus cap and offers 15% of its operating profit directly to workers.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
While the norm is that a toner should be an astringent that removes grime and dirt while balancing the pH, Korean toners work to give the skin instant hydration as the first step after cleansing with a face wash.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Our other favorite pet hair removers This device removes pet hair from all kinds of fabrics without snagging them.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Sites that track Apple news currently post multiple times a month about Mac shortages, noting each time Apple removes a Mac mini model from its online store and religiously reporting on shipping estimates for the MacBook Neo.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The system removes the need for hydraulic tubes, brake fluid reservoirs, and a central master cylinder under the hood.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The final chart removes GS’ actual price action and instead focuses strictly on the 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages, shown in green, blue, and red, respectively.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 6 May 2026
The order removes a potential roadblock to Louisiana Republicans’ plans to immediately redraw their map and potentially give the party a pickup opportunity for the midterms.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 6 May 2026
The state sets clear direction and removes barriers, while cities retain control over how development fits their communities.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Many Samsung employees are threatening to strike unless the brand removes a bonus cap and offers 15% of its operating profit directly to workers.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removes
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As far as symbolism, a serpent is a transformative symbol, often cited for the way the snake sheds its skin.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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The star continuously sheds gas through strong stellar winds, and the black hole pulls in some of that material through its gravity.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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For example, if a Medicare Advantage plan withdraws from a market or leaves the Medicare program, its enrollees can qualify for a supplemental plan without being asked health questions or charged more for having preexisting conditions.—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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University officials deactivated the group the same day they were notified, citing campus policies that allow suspension of student organizations when a parent or governing body withdraws recognition or when groups violate state law.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Enter Hathaway as Rebecca, the new, sophisticated head psychologist who relocates from the city and quickly sparks a connection with the young woman that may or may not be flirtatious.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Under the bill, state incentives would be clawed back if a team relocates its stadium, headquarters or training facility outside of Missouri.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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Russia dismisses such claims as nonsense.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Goodspeed dismisses that idea as well.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Faster delivery could become the new expectation, especially for short distances.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Specifically, the Pentagon is worried about the huge distances involved in the Pacific, and near-peer defensive capabilities like anti-access/area denial should a conflict erupt.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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This sends a signal of safety to the nervous system and pulls you out of anxious mental loops.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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And there’s the more overtly dashing William Ryder (Laurie Davidson), whose great sense of fun pulls something similar out of Mary.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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Light-diffusing pigments blur the look of dark circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone with a soft-focus effect, while the proprietary Flex Form Matrix technology creates a breathable layer that moves with the skin throughout the day—without settling into fine lines or creasing.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
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Awarded to a relief pitcher who enters with the lead, retires at least one batter, and does not relinquish the lead.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Hummel also is a candidate to someday replace Bill Raftery on CBS’ lead college basketball announcing team if Raftery ever retires.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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“Removes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removes. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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