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as in to shed
to rid oneself of (a garment)
I removed my coat as soon as I got inside
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2
as in to withdraw
to take away from a place or position
he carefully removed the old manuscript from the shelf
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as in to relocate
to change the place or position of
please remove that chair to the other room
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as in to dismiss
to let go from office, service, or employment
voters removed the racist selectman from office the first chance they got
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as in distance
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
their farm is just a remove of two miles from the town center
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Recent Examples of remove
Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
The ocean is one of the world's largest carbon sinks, which allows carbon to be removed from the atmosphere.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
Joshua Rivera, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2024
The melody and especially the rhythm of the vocal remove a lot of the inherent cheesiness.
—Lauretta Charlton, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2024
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That said, GeForce Experience will nudge you to download the Nvidia app, at which point GeForce Experience will be removed from your PC.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
The ocean is one of the world's largest carbon sinks, which allows carbon to be removed from the atmosphere.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
Noun
Like Edward Scissorhands on his hilltop or Bruce Wayne in his manor, the Beetlejuice heroine Lydia Deetz (played by Winona Ryder) is an observer, holding herself at a remove with her photography and in denial about her discomfort with being excluded.
—Joshua Rivera, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2024
The melody and especially the rhythm of the vocal remove a lot of the inherent cheesiness.
—Lauretta Charlton, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2024
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Looney, shedding about 20 pounds this offseason by fasting daily until the afternoon is nimbler.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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On Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and core CPI data will be published, shedding light on inflationary trends and the cost of living.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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There are vague references to Wyler’s work in Kabul and Beirut and her concerns for Afghan women after the U.S. withdrew from the country.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Support for Harris among women overall, but especially among Black women, has been building since July, when President Joe Biden withdrew from the race.Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Guimaraes, originally stationed in Marina del Rey, was relocated on temporary reassignments to North Hollywood, then Agoura Hills fire stations in 2022.Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despite the way things have turned out, Joanna and Ed have absolutely no regrets about relocating to France.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some critics of President Biden may dismiss his recent apology of the federal Indian boarding schools as a strategy to win votes in what was a tight presidential election race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Hamlin offered a glimpse into his conversation with Forde, heatedly recounting how online criticisms of the playoff system were dismissed.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Because of Jupiter’s distance from Earth, the probe won’t arrive until April 2030.Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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This intimate showcase not only displays his artworks but also provides fascinating glimpses into the artist’s life and creative process, as well as the compelling challenges of producing and transporting these delicate, often monumental pieces such vast distances.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Almost all of our renters still love the vibe of a downtown space that, unlike so much of our neighborhood, hasn’t been completely stripped of its character.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Nice for undrafted rookie Reddy Steward to make a big play in his debut, stripping Marvin Harrison Jr. from behind by punching the ball out.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 10 Feb. 2023
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If the company does not adhere to the agreement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office can move forward with the case.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Both companies are moving aggressively to capture market share before Apple releases its own AI features.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Remove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remove. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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