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
But removal/deportation warrants don’t allow officers to enter the home without permission, according to the ACLU.
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Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Surgery is the most common treatment, Cleveland Clinic notes, which may include full or partial removal of the thyroid gland.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Following a flurry of board resignations and the removal of member Cody Petterson, the board was left with just a handful of trustees.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
An environment where officials face a constant threat of removal from office, which can distract them from the hard work of governing, leads to a perpetual campaign mode that isn’t healthy for democracy.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Surgery is the most common treatment, Cleveland Clinic notes, which may include full or partial removal of the thyroid gland.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Following a flurry of board resignations and the removal of member Cody Petterson, the board was left with just a handful of trustees.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
An environment where officials face a constant threat of removal from office, which can distract them from the hard work of governing, leads to a perpetual campaign mode that isn’t healthy for democracy.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for removal
Noun
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Josh Mattison, executive vice president of digital revenue pricing, planning and operations at Disney, who reports to Ferro, said in an interview that Ferro made a point to learn the ins and outs of the digital tools at Disney’s disposal.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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The state took an interest in the mid-2000s, and in 2007, the pollution control agency and 3M reached an agreement to address PFAS contamination at four disposal areas.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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The reality is that garages, like basements and attics, often become dumping grounds for clutter.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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When this happens, passengers are asked to dump their drinks out in a dedicated dumping facility or throw the whole thing away into a trash can.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removal. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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