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
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.
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David Szondy
april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
Experts recommend removing outdated tags before each trip and using airline apps or tracking devices for better visibility.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Homeowners can deter pests by performing regular yard maintenance and removing sources of food and water.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Thereafter, a dedicated team began removing the soil from what appeared to be an unremarkable lump.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
On Monday, landscapers contracted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin removing vegetation and trellises, spray herbicide to kill remaining plants and prepare the soil for replanting.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Chinese developers have followed suit, also increasing prices and removing subscriptions that offered unlimited usage.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Start by removing the weakest shoots, both old ones and new ones, cutting them back to the base.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
He is then seen slowly approaching the victim, checking his surroundings, and removing his shoes before grabbing her from behind.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
David Szondy
april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
Experts recommend removing outdated tags before each trip and using airline apps or tracking devices for better visibility.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Homeowners can deter pests by performing regular yard maintenance and removing sources of food and water.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Thereafter, a dedicated team began removing the soil from what appeared to be an unremarkable lump.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
On Monday, landscapers contracted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin removing vegetation and trellises, spray herbicide to kill remaining plants and prepare the soil for replanting.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Chinese developers have followed suit, also increasing prices and removing subscriptions that offered unlimited usage.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Start by removing the weakest shoots, both old ones and new ones, cutting them back to the base.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
He is then seen slowly approaching the victim, checking his surroundings, and removing his shoes before grabbing her from behind.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removing
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Communal bathing is de rigueur here, as is stripping off, showering, and stepping into the steamy waters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Naqvi softened the public image of an industry often accused of asset stripping.—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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Since 2016, federal officials allege, Meade has been trying to avoid paying the tax obligation through a number of tactics, which include withdrawing large sums of cash and purchasing cashier’s checks from his business accounts.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Legitimate companies do not walk you through withdrawing cash, using crypto ATMs or buying gold to solve a problem.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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While relocating to Florida has its benefits—great weather, a large retirement community, and tax benefits—Investopedia notes that the state experiences hurricanes, and real estate insurance and air conditioning costs tend to be higher.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The developer, Village, and CTA are exploring options for temporarily relocating the CTA’s operations within the mall area, while Pace service will be rerouted as needed.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 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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Fromowitz said rapid weight loss pushes follicles into the shedding phase.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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In late 2025, officials announced archaeologists had uncovered a cache of bullets fired during the Battle of Culloden, shedding new light on its final moments.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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All of which is great news for Adam Silver and everyone else pulling a paycheck from the league.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Seated calf raises can lower post-meal blood sugar spikes by gradually pulling glucose from the bloodstream.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
26 Apr. 2026
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Tibbetts went to high school at Jefferson before transferring to a school in Sioux Falls as a junior.—
Annie Costabile,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Before transferring to Texas A&M, Onyedim was a teammate of Denver’s Eyioma Uwazurike at Iowa State.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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