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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
Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Dawn Ultra is a top-selling dish liquid for the powerful formula that removes grease with ease.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
What’s more, the formula’s creamy, non-foaming texture removes impurities without any stripping sensation.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
While the victim is retrieving the money, a second suspect quickly removes the ATM card from the machine and replaces it with a counterfeit card that closely resembles the original.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Tenzing–Hillary Airport — Lukla, Nepal This airport is something of a gateway to Mount Everest, Lukla’s 527-meter (1,729 feet) runway combines a steep gradient, a mountain wall backdrop, and a valley drop-off that removes the possibility of a go-around, forcing pilots to commit fully to landing.
—Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
The omnibus also removes the harmonized EU civil liability regime and access to third-party representative actions, making victims’ ability to obtain justice contingent on national laws that may vary among member states.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
Williams quickly picks her up and gently removes the toothbrush.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Extra capacity may slightly increase electricity use and noise levels but can improve efficiency because the unit removes moisture more quickly and may not need to run as long.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
This integration removes that blocker and positions XDC Network for institutional capital flows that weren't previously possible.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Dawn Ultra is a top-selling dish liquid for the powerful formula that removes grease with ease.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
What’s more, the formula’s creamy, non-foaming texture removes impurities without any stripping sensation.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
While the victim is retrieving the money, a second suspect quickly removes the ATM card from the machine and replaces it with a counterfeit card that closely resembles the original.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Tenzing–Hillary Airport — Lukla, Nepal This airport is something of a gateway to Mount Everest, Lukla’s 527-meter (1,729 feet) runway combines a steep gradient, a mountain wall backdrop, and a valley drop-off that removes the possibility of a go-around, forcing pilots to commit fully to landing.
—Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
The omnibus also removes the harmonized EU civil liability regime and access to third-party representative actions, making victims’ ability to obtain justice contingent on national laws that may vary among member states.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
Williams quickly picks her up and gently removes the toothbrush.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Extra capacity may slightly increase electricity use and noise levels but can improve efficiency because the unit removes moisture more quickly and may not need to run as long.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removes
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Dani Navarro The discovery of Spinosaurus mirabilis also sheds light on the evolution of the Spinosaurus genus, UChicago said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The new study sheds more light on air pollution’s influence on the brain.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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If the Pentagon withdraws support, the Scouts would have to scramble to replace medical care, transportation and other emergency services.—
Graham Smith,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2026
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Antonio Delgado withdraws from New York governor race after Mamdani backs Hochul.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some business leaders have argued the prime downtown land could be freed for redevelopment, potentially reshaping the city’s core and unlocking private investment if City Hall relocates.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The fuel shortages have also hurt tourism on the island, with some agencies canceling trips as the government shuts down some hotels and relocates tourists in an effort to save electricity.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Henry dismisses Yasmin but can’t shake the niggling feeling that his wife isn’t entirely wrong.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Eduardo Bolsonaro dismisses concerns that the current electoral scenario could split the vote and lead to a first-round electoral victory for Lula.—
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Adults like walking far distances, but kids just don’t.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
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As per Mudesir, quantum teleportation lays the groundwork for linking quantum computers across distances and pooling their computing power.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One of the most effective ways to make a kitchen feel custom is to replace standard, generic cabinet pulls with high-quality hardware.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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We’re reminded of all this in a great scene when Ellis, who has just been deposed, pulls Mel aside.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Often the company moves as one organic mass, a school of fish or flock of birds.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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On a February Los Angeles morning, Gyllenhaal moves briskly across the lobby of a low-key-chic hotel, barely breaking stride to ask that, instead of a discreet celeb-friendly indoor corner table, perhaps our interview could take place on an outdoor patio.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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In Quinn’s books, Lady Whistledown’s society papers make way for correspondence between Bridgerton siblings at the beginning of each chapter because Penelope retires after the fourth book.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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And in a twist that resets the entire social fabric of the ton, Season 4 ends with a new mystery author taking over the Lady Whistledown column after Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) retires.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Removes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removes. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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