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
Borax and Water Similar to hydrogen peroxide, Borax is effective against mold and mildew and is excellent at removing soap scum.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
The manufacturer recommends unplugging your rice cooker, removing the rice pot and wiping down all of the components with a damp rag and a mixture of vinegar and water.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
As the allegations against her husband surfaced, Gilbert went dark on social media, reportedly removing her profile from Instagram.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The project involves removing asbestos and lead contamination, updating the facilities to be compliant with accessibility laws, and upgrading electrical and ventilation systems.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
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
Missing pieces Cut marks on the bones show that people actively helped the cremation process along by removing some of the woman’s flesh, said Thompson, who is also an assistant curator of anthropology at the Yale Peabody Museum.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Restoring moisture is especially crucial after removing makeup from sensitive skin.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 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
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
The manufacturer recommends unplugging your rice cooker, removing the rice pot and wiping down all of the components with a damp rag and a mixture of vinegar and water.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
As the allegations against her husband surfaced, Gilbert went dark on social media, reportedly removing her profile from Instagram.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The project involves removing asbestos and lead contamination, updating the facilities to be compliant with accessibility laws, and upgrading electrical and ventilation systems.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
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
Missing pieces Cut marks on the bones show that people actively helped the cremation process along by removing some of the woman’s flesh, said Thompson, who is also an assistant curator of anthropology at the Yale Peabody Museum.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Restoring moisture is especially crucial after removing makeup from sensitive skin.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removing
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This year’s edition of the international trade fair Heimtextil, held annually in Frankfurt, Germany, will explore these transformations and how the textile sector can successfully implement AI—without stripping value from creators (or consumers).—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Jan. 2026
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The day prior, Yungblud kicked off his Australian arrival with a bang—quite literally stripping down to nothing on a Sydney Harbour yacht alongside socialite Dina Broadhurst.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Jan. 2026
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But again, no school can prevent a player from withdrawing and enrolling elsewhere.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Now a new preprint study is shedding light on Sagittarius A* by studying what happens as material falls toward the black hole.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
13 Jan. 2026
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The store closures reflect a broader retail industry shift, with Kroger, At Home and Marshalls also shedding brick-and-mortar locations in recent months.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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Carrington spent his first two years at Minnesota before transferring to Tulsa last year and Wisconsin for this season.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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After her time at Austin Prep, Carey played two seasons at Stonehill before transferring to BU last year.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 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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Williams proved worthy of his four-year, $104 million contract Sunday, sacking Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert twice, including taking down the two-time Pro Bowler on fourth down with under two minutes left to seal the game.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Removing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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