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
The bank added digital banking solutions company Q2 Holdings this month, while removing Alkami and Huntington Bancshares .
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Under the War Power Act, a president must receive congressional approval by day 60 of a war or begin removing troops.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 May 2026
Observing disease early and responding promptly by cutting out and removing affected growth from the garden helps prevent minor infections from becoming persistent problems.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
James Comey gets indicted again, the Pentagon says how much the Iran war has cost taxpayers, and viral trend is removing door handles.
—Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Start by removing any dead or declining trunks or limbs.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Why Baking Soda Is Best For Grout Like white vinegar, baking soda tends to be a tried-and-true household cleaner for it's effectiveness at removing dirt and grime.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
The company is effectively increasing the price by removing the entry-level configuration, a model that includes an M4 processor and 256 gigabytes of storage.
—Chris Welch, Fortune, 2 May 2026
This would be achieved by making the flying experience less like an airplane and more like an automobile, including replacing mechanical control linkages with fly-by-wire systems, even removing the traditional rudder pedals.
—David Szondy
april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Under the War Power Act, a president must receive congressional approval by day 60 of a war or begin removing troops.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 May 2026
Observing disease early and responding promptly by cutting out and removing affected growth from the garden helps prevent minor infections from becoming persistent problems.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
James Comey gets indicted again, the Pentagon says how much the Iran war has cost taxpayers, and viral trend is removing door handles.
—Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Start by removing any dead or declining trunks or limbs.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Why Baking Soda Is Best For Grout Like white vinegar, baking soda tends to be a tried-and-true household cleaner for it's effectiveness at removing dirt and grime.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
The company is effectively increasing the price by removing the entry-level configuration, a model that includes an M4 processor and 256 gigabytes of storage.
—Chris Welch, Fortune, 2 May 2026
This would be achieved by making the flying experience less like an airplane and more like an automobile, including replacing mechanical control linkages with fly-by-wire systems, even removing the traditional rudder pedals.
—David Szondy
april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removing
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The administration is stripping legal protections from migrants and expanding local law enforcement cooperation, incorporating immigration checks into routine traffic stops and jail procedures.—
Rebecca Santana,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The Federal Communications Commission would face major obstacles in stripping Disney of broadcast licenses for its ABC television stations, according to legal experts.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The Cabinet discussed—and George III supported—withdrawing from the coastal colonies entirely in favor of the Caribbean.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Two top Republican lawmakers expressed concern about the Pentagon withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
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Keeping people in their homes often means modifying entrances to minimize steps, installing handrails, or relocating a bedroom and shower to the main floor.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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In 2023, the local authority proposed relocating 60 to Ambani’s private animal sanctuary, Vantara, in the Indian state of Gujarat.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
1 May 2026
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Federal lawyers said judges made mistakes in dismissing the cases by arguing the Civil Rights Act granted the attorney general access to local voting records.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Quit dismissing them as uneducated.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Scorpions undergo several molts, shedding their exoskeletons to grow and transition into a new stage, or instar.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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In a 2025 interview with Parents, Danielle opened up about her diagnosis and how hair shedding led her to see a doctor.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Moon in Sagittarius moves through your 9th House of Perspective, pulling you toward bigger plans and bold ideas that feel exciting.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Police tried pulling him over around the area of Beverly and San Vicente boulevards, a major intersection adjacent to the Beverly Center shopping mall and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Dezeurn played football for Palisades in the fall after transferring from Bishop Alemany last season.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Federal prosecutors indicted Michel in 2019, accusing him of illegally transferring funds into former President Barack Obama's 2012 re-election campaign.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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If Chelsea thought their recent run of losses had been painful enough, Sunday could present a new nadir if Leeds United highlight how sacking Rosenior won’t fix anything by itself.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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John Franklin-Myers, who loved talking, sacking and eating Uncrustables, left as a free agent to the Titans.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Removing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removing. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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