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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
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 May 2026
This single-sensor approach removes the need for the complex calibration typically required when combining separate lidar and camera systems.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
The First Aid Beauty Facial Cleanser removes makeup and deeply cleanses the skin without stripping it.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
But none of that removes the need for human oversight.
—Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
That methodology removes the zig-zagging, and calculates a far more accurate PE.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 13 May 2026
The organizations said the building removes barriers that often stop people from seeking help in the first place.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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
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
Verb
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
This single-sensor approach removes the need for the complex calibration typically required when combining separate lidar and camera systems.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
The First Aid Beauty Facial Cleanser removes makeup and deeply cleanses the skin without stripping it.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
But none of that removes the need for human oversight.
—Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
That methodology removes the zig-zagging, and calculates a far more accurate PE.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 13 May 2026
The organizations said the building removes barriers that often stop people from seeking help in the first place.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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
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
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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Creating the body of work that pulls customers in.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Unlike other fans that blow existing air around a room, an exhaust fan pulls existing air out of the area.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
14 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 20 May. 2026.
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