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 Armorer says that after removing his helmet, he can only be redeemed by bathing in the Living Waters on Mandalore.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Georgia governor has signed a bill that expands the state’s medical cannabis program, easing access to cannabis vapes and removing the THC potency cap.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Gellner said removing the items would reduce the snake's chances of invading her premises.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Keeping grass trimmed, removing tall weeds, and maintaining a vegetation-free border—such as gravel—around your home's foundation can also help.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Save the damaged, but growing, plants after removing dead portions.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
At least two federal officials have expressed gratitude to authorities for their work safely removing the device.
—Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
On Saturday, that included removing Jake LaRavia from the rotation entirely as rookie forward Adou Thiero became the Lakers’ third player off the bench and veteran big man Maxi Kleber moved into the rotation as the ninth option.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Instead of removing the anti-free speech agitators, UNLV police escorted Peer off campus.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Georgia governor has signed a bill that expands the state’s medical cannabis program, easing access to cannabis vapes and removing the THC potency cap.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Gellner said removing the items would reduce the snake's chances of invading her premises.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Keeping grass trimmed, removing tall weeds, and maintaining a vegetation-free border—such as gravel—around your home's foundation can also help.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Save the damaged, but growing, plants after removing dead portions.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
At least two federal officials have expressed gratitude to authorities for their work safely removing the device.
—Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
On Saturday, that included removing Jake LaRavia from the rotation entirely as rookie forward Adou Thiero became the Lakers’ third player off the bench and veteran big man Maxi Kleber moved into the rotation as the ninth option.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Instead of removing the anti-free speech agitators, UNLV police escorted Peer off campus.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removing
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The First Aid Beauty Facial Cleanser removes makeup and deeply cleanses the skin without stripping it.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Consumer spending and retail sales rose relatively strong last month, even when stripping out gas prices and inflation.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Even then, there’s a penalty on withdrawing funds before five years.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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For an account worth $200,000, for example, this could mean withdrawing a five-figure sum of money each year, depending on the age of the account holder.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Mallory Brooks, a photographer, moved into one of the units 10 years ago after relocating from Florida.—
Stacker,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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Once a popular destination for workers and businesses relocating, the region is now experiencing domestic outmigration.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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However, not all analysts are dismissing that news that quickly.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Fox also erred in not dismissing attempts by Magness and Lee Watson to intervene in the lawsuit, the attorney general’s office claimed, saying neither has standing to take part in the litigation, since they aren’t named as defendants in the case.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2026
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As the two bond in short order, our previously flailing hero shapes up very quickly indeed, soon shedding his substance abuse problems and entering a healthy relationship with dreamy social worker Oscar (Diego Calva).—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The grooming vacuum helps manage shedding by collecting loose hair directly from the pet.—
Trisha Easto,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The Wall Street wine guys of the eighties, now elderly, seem to be pulling the ladder up behind them.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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This entire island’s economy used to depend on them pulling the heavy wooden wheels of old-school olive presses.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Last year, Coleman-Williams let new teammate Isaiah Horton take it after transferring to Alabama from Miami.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Al-Shurman played football at Golden West College in 2018 before transferring to NAIA Doane University in Nebraska.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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But so far the government has decided not to intervene by sacking him and backpedalling on allowing Russia to participate.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Any hope that Liam Rosenior’s sacking 12 days ago would spark an upturn, especially after their FA Cup semi-final victory over Leeds United, have been brought back to reality.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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“Removing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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