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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
Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Suarez told Fox News Digital that diverting offenders away from prosecution removes a critical point of accountability.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Both of you need to recommit to this goal, especially you, Dad, and before the doctor removes your walking cast.
—Bruce Headlam, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
This later crop is a legume that, with the help of soil bacteria, removes nitrogen from the air for plant growth.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The naked grab of the country’s oil (Trump has already put dibs on 30 million to 50 million barrels) removes any further ambiguity.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
Apple Juice Whole apples are a healthy snack, but juicing removes most of the fiber that makes apples blood-sugar-friendly.
—Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Wipe in a circular motion so the gentle abrasive nature of baking soda removes the buildup.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
Other types of filters include activated carbon, which removes odors, chemicals, and harmful gases, and UV-C light filters, which can kill bacteria and viruses.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
The solution removes moisture from the nail plate to ensure a long-lasting finish and contains biotin to strengthen the nails.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Suarez told Fox News Digital that diverting offenders away from prosecution removes a critical point of accountability.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Both of you need to recommit to this goal, especially you, Dad, and before the doctor removes your walking cast.
—Bruce Headlam, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
This later crop is a legume that, with the help of soil bacteria, removes nitrogen from the air for plant growth.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The naked grab of the country’s oil (Trump has already put dibs on 30 million to 50 million barrels) removes any further ambiguity.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
Apple Juice Whole apples are a healthy snack, but juicing removes most of the fiber that makes apples blood-sugar-friendly.
—Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Wipe in a circular motion so the gentle abrasive nature of baking soda removes the buildup.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
Other types of filters include activated carbon, which removes odors, chemicals, and harmful gases, and UV-C light filters, which can kill bacteria and viruses.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removes
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Martel sheds light on the murder trial of the three men, the lives of Chocobar and his fellow Chuchagasta people, and the centuries-old, colonialist legacy of land and property theft across Latin America.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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The 6-foot-4, 310-pound Miller sheds blocks with ease.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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While Block is in the fourth grade, after his family moves from Indiana to Texas, his mother withdraws him from school, convinced that a traditional academic environment will stifle his budding writerly gifts.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2025
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There are several cases where teams’ records move from one city to the next when a franchise relocates.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Her new drama stars Léa Seydoux as a renowned pianist who relocates with her family to the countryside and then uncovers a life-shattering truth that forces her to confront the complexities of love and trust.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 Jan. 2026
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Leadership that dismisses or undermines inclusion inflicts real harm on students, faculty, and staff.—
Wanda James,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Lanthimos dismisses any anxiety the industry might have about accommodating neurodivergent performers.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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The aircraft achieves ultra-short takeoff and landing distances and can rapidly switch between cargo transport and airdrop modes.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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As such, the study of GoHam and the discovery of tantalizing hints of planet formation could give astronomers a better understanding of how giant planets form at great distances from their parent stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ariana Grande pulls Teyana Taylor in for a tight squeeze after the latter won her award.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Joining Watkins for the sit-down with Deadline, Nurse John pulls back the curtain on his experience of his stratospheric rise, reflecting on the emotional impact of sudden viral visibility and the practical mechanics of turning internet attention into a sustainable live business.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2026
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One slightly wrong rate in a budget, procurement forecast, or loan estimate easily moves millions of dollars in the wrong direction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Honda moves forward, turning to the right.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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When Moon abruptly retires, the narrator goes to Korea to find him.—
Erin Somers,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Officials are also working to hire a new human resources director to succeed Susan Brazeau, who retires in March.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Removes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removes. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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