1
as in stripping
to rid oneself of (a garment)
I removed my coat as soon as I got inside
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in withdrawing
to take away from a place or position
he carefully removed the old manuscript from the shelf
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in relocating
to change the place or position of
please remove that chair to the other room
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in dismissing
to let go from office, service, or employment
voters removed the racist selectman from office the first chance they got
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of removing
Lucas offered to amend the ordinance, removing the requirement for detention facilities, as well as for other facilities or buildings paid for with public safety sales tax money.
—
Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
If surrounding trees are contributing to harmful debris buildup in your AC unit, pruning overhanging branches or removing the trees might be necessary to protect the unit.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Weisel recommends removing the leaves, or at least stripping the leaves from the bottom two-thirds of the stem.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Restoring moisture is especially crucial after removing makeup from sensitive skin.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
While removing the skull and cutting flesh from bone sounds gruesome, complex rituals of remembrance may have been the underlying motivation, Cerezo-Román said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
But the project could not begin without removing those who lived on the city’s sidewalks and along its train tracks.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
In California, a lien recorded with the secretary of state costs $5 to file, but removing a fraudulent one from the public database requires a court order, which can cost thousands in attorney and court fees.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Trump has suggested that removing Maduro would enable more oil to flow out of Venezuela, but oil prices rose a bit more than 1% in Monday morning trading to roughly $58 a barrel.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
If surrounding trees are contributing to harmful debris buildup in your AC unit, pruning overhanging branches or removing the trees might be necessary to protect the unit.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Weisel recommends removing the leaves, or at least stripping the leaves from the bottom two-thirds of the stem.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Restoring moisture is especially crucial after removing makeup from sensitive skin.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
While removing the skull and cutting flesh from bone sounds gruesome, complex rituals of remembrance may have been the underlying motivation, Cerezo-Román said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
But the project could not begin without removing those who lived on the city’s sidewalks and along its train tracks.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
In California, a lien recorded with the secretary of state costs $5 to file, but removing a fraudulent one from the public database requires a court order, which can cost thousands in attorney and court fees.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Trump has suggested that removing Maduro would enable more oil to flow out of Venezuela, but oil prices rose a bit more than 1% in Monday morning trading to roughly $58 a barrel.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removing
Verb
-
Weisel recommends removing the leaves, or at least stripping the leaves from the bottom two-thirds of the stem.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
-
Rather than stripping the skin, Japanese skin care emphasizes gentle yet thorough cleansing to preserve hydration.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
But again, no school can prevent a player from withdrawing and enrolling elsewhere.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
-
With his previous attorney withdrawing from the case, arraignment was postponed Wednesday for Rob Reiner’s youngest son, who is charged with murdering the famed filmmaker and his photographer wife Michele in their Brentwood home.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
To increase humidity, consider using a plant humidifier or relocating the plant to areas of the home with higher moisture, such as the bathroom.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
-
Another important detail to note about Carmel for anyone considering relocating there is the cost of housing.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Confidence can tip into defensiveness, so your challenge has a lot to do with asserting boundaries without emotional withdrawal and honoring your needs without dismissing others.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
-
The president spoke little about democracy in Venezuela, dismissing a potential role for its longstanding democratic opposition in running the country in the immediate aftermath of the operation.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
When Mars conjuncts the sun in Capricorn, this alignment activates our ambition, drive and desires, while shedding light on long-term strategies (or the lack thereof).—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
-
The unusual discovery is shedding light on the complex nature of largely unknown funerary practices of African hunter-gatherers — and raises the question of why such effort was made to cremate only one person.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
As his career skyrocketed, Chalamet spent years quietly training — aided by an expert on the sport, Diego Schaaf — by pulling a table-tennis setup along to productions ranging from Dune to Wonka.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
-
Notre Dame didn’t mess around in pulling all that material together, looking like a program with a plan before the portal opened.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The former four-star recruit originally picked Ole Miss before transferring to South Carolina before the 2023 season.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
-
The 5-foot-11, 195-pound Smothers is a former four-star recruit who started his career at Oklahoma before transferring to NC State before the 2024 season.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
In other soccer sacking news, Celtic parted with Wilfried Nancy after just 33 days in charge.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
-
The Seahawks harassed Purdy throughout the night, sacking him three times and hitting him eight more.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
4 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Removing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removing. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share