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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
Jeremy Wolff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Anything that disrupts the water’s surface tension — or removes it altogether — can spare your backyard from swarms.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Many Samsung employees are threatening to strike unless the brand removes a bonus cap and offers 15% of its operating profit directly to workers.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
The water is filtered through layers of limestone which removes iron, a mineral that can negatively affect the whiskey’s flavor.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
That shift removes one of the biggest bottlenecks in space research.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Using a thermometer removes the guesswork and ensures food is both safe and properly cooked.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, the exit of the UAE removes one of the few major swing producers from OPEC, weakening the organization’s ability to respond rapidly to changing market conditions in the future.
—Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026
Washing quinoa removes the saponins.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Tent sweeps, in which the government removes tents from public areas, are a human rights concern.
—Jeremy Wolff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Anything that disrupts the water’s surface tension — or removes it altogether — can spare your backyard from swarms.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Many Samsung employees are threatening to strike unless the brand removes a bonus cap and offers 15% of its operating profit directly to workers.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
The water is filtered through layers of limestone which removes iron, a mineral that can negatively affect the whiskey’s flavor.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
That shift removes one of the biggest bottlenecks in space research.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Using a thermometer removes the guesswork and ensures food is both safe and properly cooked.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, the exit of the UAE removes one of the few major swing producers from OPEC, weakening the organization’s ability to respond rapidly to changing market conditions in the future.
—Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026
Washing quinoa removes the saponins.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removes
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Sightings of Halley's Comet in Earth's sky date back to over 2,000 years ago, and with each pass, the object sheds another stream of particles.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Beyond the emotional toll, Kendall also hopes her father’s story sheds light on the realities families face behind the scenes.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
1 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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Enter Hathaway as Rebecca, the new, sophisticated head psychologist who relocates from the city and quickly sparks a connection with the young woman that may or may not be flirtatious.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Under the bill, state incentives would be clawed back if a team relocates its stadium, headquarters or training facility outside of Missouri.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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When bumbling village policeman Derry (an endearing Nicholas Braun) dismisses any suspicion of foul play despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, it’s left to the sheep to prove otherwise — despite no ability to converse with their human counterparts beyond Lassie-style leading and hinting.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Ohio Republican Party chairman, Alex Triantafilou, dismisses Putsch's attacks as typical for a primary election.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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But tankers move through much smaller channels about two miles wide, distances that make boarding operations more difficult and dangerous, Parker said.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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As a premier strategic weapon, the Trident II D5 delivers nuclear warheads with extreme precision over intercontinental distances exceeding 7,000 km.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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This month pulls you inward before launching you into a whole new era.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Stars actually stay here, and the on-site cocktail spot Gemma pulls them down for drinks.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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The Moon moves through your 7th House of Partnership, making interactions more direct and emotionally charged in subtle ways.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Both days could produce thunderstorms but Thursday has the higher likelihood of storms as the front moves through.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Superior Court judges, the ones who preside over criminal and civil trials at the county level, can stand for election if a seat is open, or they can be appointed by the governor to fill a vacancy if a judge retires.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Especially if Stafford is injured this season or retires in the next year or two.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Removes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removes. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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