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 group routinely calls for removing books at public schools and played a role in Scottsdale Unified School District's decision to pull 16 books from its library shelves in February.
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Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Tips To Keep Your Towels Mascara-Free The best way to keep makeup from staining towels is by thoroughly removing the makeup first.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
What’s better than removing carbon from the atmosphere?
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Indeed, Kipping has modified his own original design, removing the tether and joining the paddles in a single structure, tapered on either side.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi responded by removing the official who was set to replace Habba.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
The administration reportedly started discussing removing Canada from a crucial intelligence sharing alliance.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Most jurisdictions have the authority to enforce zoning and building codes, which may require removing improvements like an unpermitted garage conversion.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.
—Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Tips To Keep Your Towels Mascara-Free The best way to keep makeup from staining towels is by thoroughly removing the makeup first.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
What’s better than removing carbon from the atmosphere?
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Indeed, Kipping has modified his own original design, removing the tether and joining the paddles in a single structure, tapered on either side.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi responded by removing the official who was set to replace Habba.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
The administration reportedly started discussing removing Canada from a crucial intelligence sharing alliance.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Most jurisdictions have the authority to enforce zoning and building codes, which may require removing improvements like an unpermitted garage conversion.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.
—Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removing
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The risk is that the model overreaches, stripping out human oversight in ways that leave the system brittle.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Miley Cyrus shocked viewers by stripping down to a nude bikini top and briefs and grinding, twerking and thrusting on fellow performer Robin Thicke at the 2013 show in one of the raciest performances in MTV history.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Three surveillance photos included in court documents previously reviewed by McClatchy News show Muchimba wearing USPS clothing while withdrawing cash.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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By 2008, Americans were withdrawing, and combat deaths were subsiding to their lowest level since the start of the occupation.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Rise of Erewhon Erewhon’s origin story began in the 1960s as a humble natural foods shop in Boston, Massachusetts, before relocating and rebranding into a California-only empire of 11 locations.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bugner fought for 32 years, ending his career in 1999 before relocating to Australia.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The latest clash reflects a broader pattern, with Netanyahu’s government having chronic tensions with the military echelon since the cabinet was sworn in in January 2023, often dismissing military advice.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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In fact, toxic positivity is very different from overall, everyday positivity and can lead to minimizing or entirely dismissing real experiences and emotions that are felt and experienced.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Fellow telecommunications stocks fell on the news, with T-Mobile , AT & T and Verizon shedding 4%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of Hollywood’s strongest leading men is shedding muscle.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Instead, his impact, like pulling children into his winner's circle, will continue to be honored by other tracks.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Carpenter spoke with Morning Edition host Leila Fadel about the challenges of relationships, her controversial album cover, which depicts her kneeling beside a man who is pulling her hair, and the new songs featured on the album.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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This approach reduces the risks associated with handling and transferring sensitive data across borders.—
Chidambaram Bhat,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Han recommends wrapping cut onions tightly in plastic wrap or transferring them to an airtight container to store in the fridge.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the 2024-25 NBA season, Josh, who serves as the Denver Nuggets’ CEO and team president, was instrumental in sacking head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The results also come on the heels of Qantas recently being hit with a record A$90 million penalty for illegally sacking 1,800 ground staff.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Removing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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