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
The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.
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Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Start by removing the old hardware using a screwdriver, saving the screws if needed, and clean the surface to remove any residue.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
The bench base is a great seat for removing or putting on shoes, and there are two large storage drawers underneath.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
But because customers prefer Google, removing it as an option would harm both Apple and its customers.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 26 Dec. 2024
This includes careful domain registrations to boost brand reach, as well as monitoring for and removing infringing sites.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
But only 6,000 officers within ICE are tasked with monitoring noncitizens in the country and then finding and removing those not eligible to stay.
—Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
The front requires the extra task of removing the headlamp first and then reattaching it after installing the rack.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The more chemicals, the better for removing the blockage, right?
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Start by removing the old hardware using a screwdriver, saving the screws if needed, and clean the surface to remove any residue.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
The bench base is a great seat for removing or putting on shoes, and there are two large storage drawers underneath.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
But because customers prefer Google, removing it as an option would harm both Apple and its customers.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 26 Dec. 2024
This includes careful domain registrations to boost brand reach, as well as monitoring for and removing infringing sites.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
But only 6,000 officers within ICE are tasked with monitoring noncitizens in the country and then finding and removing those not eligible to stay.
—Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
The front requires the extra task of removing the headlamp first and then reattaching it after installing the rack.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The more chemicals, the better for removing the blockage, right?
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removing
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In December 2023, Congress passed a National Defense Authorization Act that aimed to block any president from unilaterally withdrawing from NATO without approval from the Senate or an act of Congress.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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But administration officials may have had broader reasons for officially withdrawing the draft regulations.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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On Thursday, Waterloo Records announced that the iconic store will be changing ownership and relocating from 600 North Lamar Blvd in 2025 after 35 years of business at this location.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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The couple signed a multiyear deal with Netflix, reported to be worth $100 million after stepping back from their royal roles and relocating to her home state of California in 2020.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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Most importantly, the proposal provides that, when discovery items are turned over belatedly, judges can impose consequences that stop short of dismissing the whole case, if a lesser remedy can ensure fairness to the defendant.—
Jane Manning,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Just a few days later, the Israeli government effectively began the process of dismissing Gali Baharav-Miara, Israel’s attorney general.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Goldy still has one of those markers - excessive pulling - sitting unused in front of him.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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An executive order, delivered Friday, cites national security concerns for pulling the deal.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Assad's departure also led analysts and government officials to claim that Russia may be transferring some of its military assets from Syria's Tartus naval base and Hmeimim air base to Libya.—
Hugh Cameron,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The particles are too small, however, to reflect the sun's heat-energy-transferring infrared light.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Among them, Oakland, California, whose voters recalled Mayor Sheng Thao in November, will hold a special election on April 15 that could feature a retiring member of Congress.—
Geoffrey Skelley,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Trudeau's father, former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, served as the prime minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and from 1980 to 1984, before retiring from politics before the next election.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2025
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As of next year, the European Film Academy is shifting its gala from December to mid-January to better position the EFAs in the award season.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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Home care workers who provide assistance to elderly and disabled Californians could see more wage equality, according to a recent labor report, by shifting contract negotiations to the state level instead of bargaining individually with California’s 56 individual counties.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Removing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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