as in disposal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
a product for the removal of warts
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Recent Examples of removal
Resurrection Anglican Church in Greenwood Village CBS The reverend's lawyer and his friends are trying to prevent his removal and have taken legal action.
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Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
As many as 17 million people up and down the country marched peacefully to demand the removal of the Shah and the return of Ayatollah Khomeini.
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Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
The email notifying Slaughter of her removal listed no reason.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Subordinates who exercise the President’s power are subject to removal by him.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
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Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
As many as 17 million people up and down the country marched peacefully to demand the removal of the Shah and the return of Ayatollah Khomeini.
—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
The email notifying Slaughter of her removal listed no reason.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Subordinates who exercise the President’s power are subject to removal by him.
—
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for removal
Noun
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Properly handling fire pit ashes prevents accidental fires and ensures safe disposal or reuse for your home and garden.
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Toilets flush more often, disposals run nonstop and hoses stay on for hours to fill kiddie pools or rinse off the grill.
Noun
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If the dumping involves hazardous materials, commercial waste or much larger amounts of trash, the offense can be charged as a felony, with fines that can reach $50,000 or more.
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That nuance has been lost to the sporadic nature of streaming releases, where summer is not always a dumping ground anymore.
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“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removal. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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