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 group routinely calls for removing books at public schools and played a role in Scottsdale Unified School District's decision to pull 16 books from its library shelves in February.
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Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Tips To Keep Your Towels Mascara-Free The best way to keep makeup from staining towels is by thoroughly removing the makeup first.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
What’s better than removing carbon from the atmosphere?
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Indeed, Kipping has modified his own original design, removing the tether and joining the paddles in a single structure, tapered on either side.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi responded by removing the official who was set to replace Habba.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
The administration reportedly started discussing removing Canada from a crucial intelligence sharing alliance.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Most jurisdictions have the authority to enforce zoning and building codes, which may require removing improvements like an unpermitted garage conversion.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.
—Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Tips To Keep Your Towels Mascara-Free The best way to keep makeup from staining towels is by thoroughly removing the makeup first.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
What’s better than removing carbon from the atmosphere?
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Indeed, Kipping has modified his own original design, removing the tether and joining the paddles in a single structure, tapered on either side.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi responded by removing the official who was set to replace Habba.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
The administration reportedly started discussing removing Canada from a crucial intelligence sharing alliance.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Most jurisdictions have the authority to enforce zoning and building codes, which may require removing improvements like an unpermitted garage conversion.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.
—Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removing
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The risk is that the model overreaches, stripping out human oversight in ways that leave the system brittle.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Miley Cyrus shocked viewers by stripping down to a nude bikini top and briefs and grinding, twerking and thrusting on fellow performer Robin Thicke at the 2013 show in one of the raciest performances in MTV history.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The 4% rule traditionally involves withdrawing 4% of a portfolio in the first year of retirement and then adjusting the rate in subsequent years for inflation.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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The reaction to this was dynamic, which for some meant withdrawing from opportunities and for others contributed to burnout and decisions to leave their jobs altogether.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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For Black Americans relocating to countries within the Black diaspora, cultural and mindset shifts can be both surprising and necessary.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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The site will also be home to a Hen House, which is relocating from its aging, nearby spot at 6950 Mission Road.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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Put frankly, dismissing intention has boxed the ivory tower into a corner for its ability to handle difficult conversations relating to religion.—
Matthew Mayhew,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The singer defended Siwa and recounted her own experiences as a bisexual woman falling in love with a man after previously dismissing the idea.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fellow telecommunications stocks fell on the news, with T-Mobile , AT & T and Verizon shedding 4%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of Hollywood’s strongest leading men is shedding muscle.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Running back Henry Rutledge is awaiting the results of an MRI for a lower-body injury after pulling himself after playing five snaps against North Carolina.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Companies that committed to DEI efforts and made public statements are now pulling back from those policies, editing their websites, disbanding employee resource groups, and quietly abandoning inclusive hiring goals.—
C200,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This approach reduces the risks associated with handling and transferring sensitive data across borders.—
Chidambaram Bhat,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Han recommends wrapping cut onions tightly in plastic wrap or transferring them to an airtight container to store in the fridge.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Giants largely held Jayden Daniels in check, particularly after halftime, while sacking him 3 times.—
Howard Megdal,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after sacking Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on September 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Removing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removing. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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