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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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3
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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Brushing prevents matting, promotes a healthy coat by dispersing natural oils and removes dead hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Regular honey is processed by filtration and heating, which removes or inactivates many of the beneficial compounds in honey, but clarifies it and prolongs its shelf life.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Hendriks was originally the 10th, but his becoming a free agent removes him from both sides of the equation.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
My son removes his shoes and socks and joins me.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
This action removes or replaces your unique ID so apps and advertisers can no longer use it for personalized ad tracking.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Supporters argue the bill provides clarity for doctors and removes stigma for women, while Democrats call it an invasion of medical ethics.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Brushing prevents matting, promotes a healthy coat by dispersing natural oils and removes dead hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Regular honey is processed by filtration and heating, which removes or inactivates many of the beneficial compounds in honey, but clarifies it and prolongs its shelf life.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Hendriks was originally the 10th, but his becoming a free agent removes him from both sides of the equation.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
My son removes his shoes and socks and joins me.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
This action removes or replaces your unique ID so apps and advertisers can no longer use it for personalized ad tracking.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Supporters argue the bill provides clarity for doctors and removes stigma for women, while Democrats call it an invasion of medical ethics.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 5 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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Musk withdraws the California suit in June, then files a federal suit in August.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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If a parent later withdraws permission, the app developer must be notified to disable access.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Oct. 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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The agreement, signed earlier this month, dismisses the federal lawsuit alleging officers should have known Dante Dwaine Day, 44, was having a mental crisis and called for intervention.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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The horror meister also dismisses outright any talk online about slowing his filmmaking pace after the box office disappointment for Keeper.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Dec. 2025
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All race distances will start at The Shoppes at Carlsbad.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Ballentine played 20 snaps versus the Giants in the slot as the nickel cornerback in the defense’s subpackage for third downs and longer downs-and-distances.—
Kristi Scales
Jan. 5,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Tankaneo Long Trench Coat A long trench instantly pulls any outfit together, and this one does it with a fresh, fashion-forward edge.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The cheese pulls everything together, giving it an extra salty and savory depth.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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