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as in sheds
to rid oneself of (a garment)
I removed my coat as soon as I got inside
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as in withdraws
to take away from a place or position
he carefully removed the old manuscript from the shelf
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as in relocates
to change the place or position of
please remove that chair to the other room
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as in dismisses
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 distances
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 removes
Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
That removes years of planning uncertainty.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Guardian Station removes that delay by swapping batteries automatically and relaunching the drone within minutes.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
The legislation also removes the size limit of those districts, which is currently 100 acres.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Vinegar contains acetic acid, which acts as a contact herbicide and breaks down the weed’s cell walls and removes moisture.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Besides soil preparation, the program removes factors that limit natural regeneration and plants a mix of native species.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Each inlay removes via two tiny screws and readily swaps with alternatives.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
The technology removes the delay between taking a photo and editing it.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Their design removes the top tube entirely, leaving a wide open gap between the seat and the handlebar (aka no fancy dismount maneuvers required, like swinging your leg over a high top tube).
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
That removes years of planning uncertainty.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Guardian Station removes that delay by swapping batteries automatically and relaunching the drone within minutes.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
The legislation also removes the size limit of those districts, which is currently 100 acres.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Vinegar contains acetic acid, which acts as a contact herbicide and breaks down the weed’s cell walls and removes moisture.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Besides soil preparation, the program removes factors that limit natural regeneration and plants a mix of native species.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Each inlay removes via two tiny screws and readily swaps with alternatives.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
The technology removes the delay between taking a photo and editing it.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removes
Verb
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But in this reimagining of their world, Claire sheds new light on who suffers, and who succeeds.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Wave Life Sciences sheds half its value on underwhelming obesity results.—
Meghana Keshavan,
STAT,
27 Mar. 2026
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If the Pentagon withdraws support, the Scouts would have to scramble to replace medical care, transportation and other emergency services.—
Graham Smith,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2026
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Antonio Delgado withdraws from New York governor race after Mamdani backs Hochul.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Jude relocates this tale of troubled conscience to present-day Cluj-Napoca, in Transylvania, and subjects it to a corrosively cynical twist.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Instead, the event featuring numerous NFL players and coaches relocates to BMO Stadium, which will be the home site when flag football makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 LA Games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Henry immediately dismisses his class.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Luari dismisses that speculation, saying her problems are not tied to her rapid expansion, but rather uncontrollable financial setbacks.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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These clouds can sweep particles — including fungal spores — across large distances, increasing the risk of inhalation.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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This improves aerodynamic efficiency and allows the aircraft to cover greater distances.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But in Bait — where Ahmed pulls triple duty as creator, executive producer, and star — much of Shah’s story comes from specific aspects of Ahmed’s life, making the series perhaps his most personal project to date.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
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But what appears to be a dream opportunity unravels as JP pulls Tyler into a violent downward spiral.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Israel moves fast, launching a bold military operation against a weaker Middle Eastern neighbor.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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After that, the Moon moves from LEO into VIRGO.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pairing up Horse mounted patrol officers are trained to be able to ride any horse within their unit, but they’re paired with one in particular, until the animal retires.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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With some help from the Aggies defense, Peters retires three straight batters and boasts two straight strikeouts.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Removes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removes. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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