1
as in stripping
to rid oneself of (a garment)
I removed my coat as soon as I got inside
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2
as in withdrawing
to take away from a place or position
he carefully removed the old manuscript from the shelf
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as in relocating
to change the place or position of
please remove that chair to the other room
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as in dismissing
to let go from office, service, or employment
voters removed the racist selectman from office the first chance they got
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Recent Examples of removing
Repairs to the balcony included removing and replacing rotten support beams, according to an invoice from Ameridian.
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Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
But research from both academics and conservative groups suggests removing undocumented immigrants from the census would shift only a handful of seats — not the sweeping advantage critics claim.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
An alkaline compound, baking soda is a non-toxic cleaner with a coarseness that works wonders for scrubbing grime, removing difficult stains, and deodorizing stinky odors.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
This method for removing moles will take patience and observing your yard to determine where the moles are most active before setting up traps, says Dolshun.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Houser said that because the majority of Americans support removing serious criminals, the White House muddies the waters in an effort to maintain support for mass deportations.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
The task of adding — and removing — sports from the Olympics falls mainly to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
Working quickly gives you a greater chance of fully removing the stain.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Pacaso manages everything, with scheduling and other logistics handled through the company’s proprietary platform, removing the friction—and the trust gap—that often comes with private exchanges.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
But research from both academics and conservative groups suggests removing undocumented immigrants from the census would shift only a handful of seats — not the sweeping advantage critics claim.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
An alkaline compound, baking soda is a non-toxic cleaner with a coarseness that works wonders for scrubbing grime, removing difficult stains, and deodorizing stinky odors.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
This method for removing moles will take patience and observing your yard to determine where the moles are most active before setting up traps, says Dolshun.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Houser said that because the majority of Americans support removing serious criminals, the White House muddies the waters in an effort to maintain support for mass deportations.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
The task of adding — and removing — sports from the Olympics falls mainly to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
Working quickly gives you a greater chance of fully removing the stain.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Pacaso manages everything, with scheduling and other logistics handled through the company’s proprietary platform, removing the friction—and the trust gap—that often comes with private exchanges.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removing
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With the passage of the INA, Congress tasked immigration courts with handling removal proceedings, thereby stripping district courts of jurisdiction over immigration matters.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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The latest restoration, completed just ahead of the 60th anniversary of the A-12's operational readiness in November 1965, also included stripping failing paint, repairing water damage and inspecting the cockpit.—
Olivia Gazis,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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India agreed to draw down its purchases, thereby withdrawing a critical financial lifeline for Russia amid its war against Ukraine.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Investigators said Neves-Valente was a former Brown University student who attended the Ivy League school from 2000 to 2001 as part of a PhD program in physics before formally withdrawing in the fall of 2003.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Nezafati said the family is now considering closing the business permanently or relocating to Orange County, citing safety concerns.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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By 1945, with the All-America Football Conference planning to put a team in Cleveland, Reeves had his sights on relocating to Los Angeles or Dallas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Consequently, before dismissing this federal tax credit scholarship careful consideration should be given to who can benefit from this additional funding and if this program allows a win-win situation for both public and private schools across Illinois.—
Froylan Jimenez,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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My career at The Times started as my mother was dying of ovarian cancer after years of doctors dismissing her health concerns.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Democrats win, shedding a representative who has been indicted on federal fraud charges.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Mavericks probably faced a choice between deals like this that prioritized shedding salary, acquiring players with similarly large contracts or waiting to try to move Davis until this summer.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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After that setback, the Seahawks lost their edge to stay ahead of a league designed to keep pulling teams toward the middle.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Yet the final also required Vonn to push her knee further than in either of her two training runs, when she could be seen pulling back around some turns so as not to exert too much strain before the main event.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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In contrast to the Republican focus on transferring wealth to billionaires and corporations, Democrats evaluate the economy based on how everyday people are doing.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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John Karlic, a 35-year-old student who lives in Burbank, said Saint Xavier was his first choice for transferring his Trinity credits.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Pursuit of Purdy The Seahawks’ front seven made life difficult for Purdy, chasing him across the field while sacking him twice.—
Andrew Destin,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2026
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The Texans stifled the Steelers rushing attack and harassed Aaron Rodgers so extensively — sacking him four times, hitting him 12 times — that the future Hall of Fame quarterback scarcely had time to wait for plays to develop and repeatedly dumped the ball off for short gains.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Removing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removing. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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