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
Yeah, in the moment when the [cancellation and Disney+ removal] happened.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Frequent nicks, ingrown hairs, dry patches, and razor burn can result when relying on shaving as your primary hair removal method — but with the proper tools and techniques, these unpleasant side effects can be avoided.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Headwinds tied to this policy removal have already shown up in UPS' results.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
In August alone, there were 1,393 ICE flights, the data showed, with around 240 of those counted as removal, or deportation, flights out of the country.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Frequent nicks, ingrown hairs, dry patches, and razor burn can result when relying on shaving as your primary hair removal method — but with the proper tools and techniques, these unpleasant side effects can be avoided.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Headwinds tied to this policy removal have already shown up in UPS' results.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
In August alone, there were 1,393 ICE flights, the data showed, with around 240 of those counted as removal, or deportation, flights out of the country.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for removal
Noun
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Defensive coordinator Chris Ash figured the wealth of pass rushers at his disposal could get to Carson Beck with just four defenders.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Trombone developed a depth-perception system for explosive ordnance disposal robots while completing his electronics engineering technology degree at the University of Arkansas, Grantham, according to a US Air Force release published on September 2.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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With the original Toxic Avenger creator’s blessing, Macon Blair has brought the cult franchise back from its noxious cinematic dumping grounds.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
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Factories throughout the 19th and 20th centuries used the creek as a sewer and dumping ground.—
Scott Wartman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removal. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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