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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
Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
In general, electrification cuts energy costs, removes the volatility of fuel prices, and builds more resilient operations.
—Justin Worland, Time, 29 May 2026
This bleach-free formula removes surface mold and mildew without scrubbing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Productising removes you from delivery.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
For the latest iteration, Stärke starts with a 982-generation 718 Boxster, removes its body panels, and carefully crafts its strategy from there.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 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
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
Verb
The plan removes hundreds of millions of emissions allowances but creates a new incentive pool and more free permits for industry, aiming to keep refineries and manufacturing from leaving the state.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
In general, electrification cuts energy costs, removes the volatility of fuel prices, and builds more resilient operations.
—Justin Worland, Time, 29 May 2026
This bleach-free formula removes surface mold and mildew without scrubbing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Productising removes you from delivery.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
For the latest iteration, Stärke starts with a 982-generation 718 Boxster, removes its body panels, and carefully crafts its strategy from there.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removes
Verb
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This cloud of gas forms when a star sheds its outer layers near the end of its life.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Once someone contracts norovirus, their body sheds billions of tiny, contagious virus particles.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Israel wants to disarm Hezbollah immediately before the Israeli military ends its operations in Lebanon and withdraws its troops from dozens of villages and towns.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Jasmine withdraws much of the time.—
Larissa MacFarquhar,
New Yorker,
28 May 2026
Verb
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In Gentle Monster from Austrian director Marie Kreutzer , Seydoux plays an experimental pianist who relocates with her family to the countryside.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 May 2026
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The Paramount+ drama series follows a New York family that relocates to rural Montana after a family tragedy.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
21 May 2026
Verb
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For her part Zoe, mature well beyond her tender age, dismisses the hype with a shrug.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The day’s ruling from Sorokin, who was appointed to his position by former President Barack Obama, dismisses all claims against Mayor Michelle Wu, Police Commissioner Michael Cox and the Boston Police Department.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
Noun
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To be more precise, Erdős conjectured that the number of unit distances would be n^(1+o(1)).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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The system operates in layers, with different agents monitoring different distances and threat levels.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The pillow is filled with shredded memory foam gel that pulls heat away from your head, neck, and shoulders to prevent overheating.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Google search pulls from the same information as Google News, even though the two sites are technically separate.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
Verb
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As the federal government’s immigration crackdown moves closer to the Bay Area, about 100 people gathered Saturday afternoon at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in East San Jose to protest plans to build a detention center in Gilroy.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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The Boroughs stars Molina as Sam Cooper, a retired engineer who moves to the village after the death of his wife.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Leatherman retires the winning beach each year and adds it to a hall of fame, ensuring that new beaches have a chance to claim the top spot.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Superintendent Anthony McConnell — thanked him for preparing them for the job McConnel has and the one Schroeder will assume when Lubelfeld retires June 30.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Removes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removes. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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