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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
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Fatherley then removes his weight from Adair’s body and leaves the cell, according to court documents.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
TikTok removes around 6 million underage accounts globally every month by using various age detection methods, including technology to detect when an account may be used by a child under the age of 13, according to a spokesperson.
—Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Having a dedicated outfit removes one decision from your plate.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Standouts include the brand’s Pro-Collagen Marine Oil, a lightweight antiaging facial serum that plumps skin and reduces fine lines, plus the Cleansing Balm, a Glamour-editor favorite that gently removes makeup, dirt, and oil.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Jucélia do Rocio Chiquim underwent the cosmetic surgery, a procedure that removes excess eyelid skin, in late 2023.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
This shortcut removes the hassle of digging through menus and makes sharing directions effortless.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
Back in a hotel room on Fifth Avenue, Goldberg-Polin removes her jacket and sits down on a couch to speak with a reporter.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Fatherley then removes his weight from Adair’s body and leaves the cell, according to court documents.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
TikTok removes around 6 million underage accounts globally every month by using various age detection methods, including technology to detect when an account may be used by a child under the age of 13, according to a spokesperson.
—Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Having a dedicated outfit removes one decision from your plate.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Standouts include the brand’s Pro-Collagen Marine Oil, a lightweight antiaging facial serum that plumps skin and reduces fine lines, plus the Cleansing Balm, a Glamour-editor favorite that gently removes makeup, dirt, and oil.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Jucélia do Rocio Chiquim underwent the cosmetic surgery, a procedure that removes excess eyelid skin, in late 2023.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
This shortcut removes the hassle of digging through menus and makes sharing directions effortless.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removes
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Mercury in Scorpio probes and provokes, demanding to make sense of what is lingering beneath the surface, while Pluto retrograde in Aquarius sheds light on the collective dynamics and unspoken power struggles that influence communities, friendships and societal structures.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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While the group does not appear to advertise publicly, The Anarchist Library sheds some light on its activities.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The proposal relies on these forces to handle security as the Israeli military gradually withdraws from Gaza.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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If America now withdraws from its leadership role in diplomatic efforts to end the war, the bloodshed will only continue.—
Dmytro Razumkov,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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The revival relocates the story to Baltimore, and Joe is a Black fan of the Orioles, motivated in his quest by the racial discrimination that limited his father’s baseball career, according to the Times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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The team is hosting games at Sutter Health Park, home of the minor-league Sacramento River Cats, during a temporary stay set to last through at least 2027 while the franchise relocates from Oakland to Las Vegas.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Each side dismisses the other's contention.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Trump dismisses Republican mayoral hopeful as Giuliani allies support Cuomo.—
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FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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It is designed for short distances and city commutes and has vertical takeoff and landing capabilities.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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The system also allows the aircraft to operate without visual observers over greater distances, the company said.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
2 Oct. 2025
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Within minutes, the driver pulls back onto the road to haul the feed to an Algoma dairy farm, where livestock will eat it.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Unlacquered brass pulls will also bring out the richness in light ochre, and a lightly veined marble or creamy quartz will add softness, keeping the entire palette feeling expansive.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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The platform has been heavily criticized over the last year by users who’ve said their smart home gadgets have been left to wither as Google moves away from Assistant and focuses on Gemini.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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As the seasons shift, the divide between tropical Gulf air and cooler Canadian air usually moves farther south across the United States, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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An American who retires at 65 can expect to live roughly 20 more years, give or take, based on longevity data.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
7 Oct. 2025
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An American who retires at 65 can expect to live roughly 20 more years, give or take, based on longevity data.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Removes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removes. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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