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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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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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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
Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
This deeply effective combo breaks down sebum and gently removes dead skin cells that can clog your pores, causing unwelcome blackheads and overall texture.
—Sarah Felbin, Allure, 20 May 2026
But after Garth removes Becka from the house, the Eyes swarm her.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Glycolic acid removes dead, dulling surface cells to reveal more radiant skin and help vitamin C penetrate skin more effectively.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The accounting treatment removes the tariff impact from underlying cost of sales and inventory balances and ensures comparability of underlying year-on-year performance.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
In the viral clip released Sunday (below), Pascal removes his helmet and the tourists go wild — cheering with shock and excitement at unexpectedly seeing The Mandalorian and Grogu actor.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
The verdict now removes a major legal threat hanging over OpenAI as the company expands rapidly in the global AI race.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Din removes his helmet to say goodbye to Grogu, and the child goes off with Luke to train as a Jedi.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Verb
Best Day brews its beers traditionally through full fermentation, then removes the alcohol using a low-temperature process designed to preserve aroma and body.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
This deeply effective combo breaks down sebum and gently removes dead skin cells that can clog your pores, causing unwelcome blackheads and overall texture.
—Sarah Felbin, Allure, 20 May 2026
But after Garth removes Becka from the house, the Eyes swarm her.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Glycolic acid removes dead, dulling surface cells to reveal more radiant skin and help vitamin C penetrate skin more effectively.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The accounting treatment removes the tariff impact from underlying cost of sales and inventory balances and ensures comparability of underlying year-on-year performance.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
In the viral clip released Sunday (below), Pascal removes his helmet and the tourists go wild — cheering with shock and excitement at unexpectedly seeing The Mandalorian and Grogu actor.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
The verdict now removes a major legal threat hanging over OpenAI as the company expands rapidly in the global AI race.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Din removes his helmet to say goodbye to Grogu, and the child goes off with Luke to train as a Jedi.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removes
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The discovery sheds light on the English language’s wide diffusion, long before what was previously understood, Faulkner said in Rome, where the duo had traveled to view the text in person for the first time.—
Andrea Rosa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Coleman’s deposition, meanwhile, sheds new light on the investigation and on how cocaine is moved from The Bahamas into the United States, with South Florida — particularly Miami — serving as a key transit point.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 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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Susac continued hitting well during his five-game rehab stint, fittingly, with Triple-A Sacramento, who share the stadium with the A’s on an interim basis as the MLB franchise relocates from Oakland to Las Vegas.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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Another 5% can be applied if a series relocates to Illinois, which adds up to a possible 45% tax incentive for qualifying costs.—
Kathy A. McDonald,
Variety,
15 May 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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Most patients were able to walk faster by 16 weeks post-treatment, and eight no longer needed their assistive devices for short distances.—
Amber Dance,
ArsTechnica,
17 May 2026
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The car is outfitted with 29 cameras, six radars, five microphones, and five lidar sensors, which continuously pulse to measure distances, objects, and people as far as three football fields away.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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The aesthetic pulls from track jackets, vintage soccer kits, and club jerseys styled casually.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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This list pulls from Charlotte Observer staff and a social post asking for community feedback.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Mercury enters Gemini and moves through your 3rd House of Communication, waking up conversations, messages, and the small decisions that shape your day.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Once the midweek cold front moves through, a better chance for more areas to see wet weather comes Wednesday afternoon.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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At some point, an organization might gut its entry level and no longer have capable staff when the older generation retires.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
14 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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“Removes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removes. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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