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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3
as in relocating
to change the place or position of
please remove that chair to the other room
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4
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
Those who found Hillary Dawa were members of the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), which sets the routes, ropes and ladders through the Khumbu Icefall at the start of the season, and is in charge of removing waste from the mountain once climbers have left.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
Regularly cleaning filters, emptying dust containers, and removing hair from the brush roll can help keep the machine running efficiently for years.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
There may be a time in the not-so-distant future where the regulations need to catch up with the technology (removing the human mortgage loan originator requirement).
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Emergency crews first cut off power to the tracks before removing the offending vehicle.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Some gardeners control the infestation by cutting the plants back or even removing them.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
That work will involve removing and replacing the existing Clyfford Still mural on the south-facing side of the Pavilions.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
The problem is that wastewater treatment plants are very rarely successful in fully removing these compounds.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Though Merryweather argued for removal of one parking spot, others in attendance asked whether removing both spaces or widening the street for a more proper turnaround would make more sense.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
Regularly cleaning filters, emptying dust containers, and removing hair from the brush roll can help keep the machine running efficiently for years.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
There may be a time in the not-so-distant future where the regulations need to catch up with the technology (removing the human mortgage loan originator requirement).
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Emergency crews first cut off power to the tracks before removing the offending vehicle.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Some gardeners control the infestation by cutting the plants back or even removing them.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
That work will involve removing and replacing the existing Clyfford Still mural on the south-facing side of the Pavilions.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
The problem is that wastewater treatment plants are very rarely successful in fully removing these compounds.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Though Merryweather argued for removal of one parking spot, others in attendance asked whether removing both spaces or widening the street for a more proper turnaround would make more sense.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removing
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Soon, the cold winds of winter began to blow, stripping the trees bare.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Framing a layoff as a matter of adjusting resources—versus stripping a person of their livelihood—can make that tough call easier to stomach.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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There is no penalty for withdrawing funds after 65 for non-medical expenses, but the withdrawals will be taxable.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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Israel’s military will continue to carry out operations in Lebanon for the time being and will not be withdrawing from the country, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday, despite the announcement of a new ceasefire.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Johnson said the land could be sold to a private developer for something new and relocating to another downtown building would cost much less.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Data from relocation services firm CapRelo shows the average cost of relocating a C-suite executive more than doubled between 2021 and 2025, rising to as much as $187,000 per move among its Fortune 500 and mid-market clients.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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The Browns entered the offseason looking for a replacement after dismissing Kevin Stefanski, and Schwartz quickly emerged as a leading candidate after overseeing one of the NFL's top defenses.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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On May 20, an $850,000 settlement was reached in the case in exchange for dismissing the complaint, according to a news release by Terr’s organization FIRE, which represented Bushart.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Directed by Jason Hehir (The Last Dance), this nine-episode docuseries focuses more on the police search than the murder itself, shedding light on the lasting repercussions of this incident.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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More grown men shedding tears, that’s for sure.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
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If the plant was root bound in its pot, consider pulling it out of the ground, loosening up the roots so water can penetrate, and replanting it.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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The mother of a security guard killed while working at a Deep Ellum nightclub last month has filed a lawsuit against the club and the man accused of pulling the trigger.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Photonics, the use of light to transmit data, is an emerging technology considered to be a more efficient alternative to the current process of transferring data using electricity.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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For Jackson, that meant starting at a mid-major, learning about the game and proving himself before transferring to an SEC power.—
Teddy Cahill,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Villa’s then sporting director Monchi reportedly attempting a straight swap of him for goalkeeper Emi Martinez last summer is a sacking offence (perhaps literally).—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Giants linebacker Abdul Carter didn’t waste any time sacking his own quarterback.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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“Removing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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