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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as in relocating
to change the place or position of
please remove that chair to the other room
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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
As the name implies, this cleaner, infused with rosemary-leaf extract, will set you up for a good hair week, removing dirt, oil, and product build-up from your scalp and strands.
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Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
Prune in late winter or early spring, removing no more than a third of the canopy.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
By law, the process of—formally removing a rule from the books—follows the same rules as issuing a new rule.
—Lisa Gilbert and Robert Weissman, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Photos taken in the lobby of the Manhattan hostel showed the suspect grinning after removing his mask, police said.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The company also developed ultrasonic chemical decontamination technology for removing radioactive contaminants from nuclear reactor coolant pumps.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
After removing a window, crews were able to get the victim inside the building, fire officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Photos taken in the lobby of a hostel on Manhattan’s Upper West Side showed the suspect grinning after removing his mask, police said.
—Cedar Attanasio and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
There’s an abundance of sketching and 3D modeling platforms, premium reference materials for artists, and tools that streamline specific creative tasks like removing backgrounds and resizing images.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
Prune in late winter or early spring, removing no more than a third of the canopy.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
By law, the process of—formally removing a rule from the books—follows the same rules as issuing a new rule.
—Lisa Gilbert and Robert Weissman, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Photos taken in the lobby of the Manhattan hostel showed the suspect grinning after removing his mask, police said.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The company also developed ultrasonic chemical decontamination technology for removing radioactive contaminants from nuclear reactor coolant pumps.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
After removing a window, crews were able to get the victim inside the building, fire officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Photos taken in the lobby of a hostel on Manhattan’s Upper West Side showed the suspect grinning after removing his mask, police said.
—Cedar Attanasio and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
There’s an abundance of sketching and 3D modeling platforms, premium reference materials for artists, and tools that streamline specific creative tasks like removing backgrounds and resizing images.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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As the name states, the rule suggests withdrawing 4% of your portfolio every year in retirement in order to avoid running out of money.Michael Foster, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Within minutes, security forces began withdrawing from the area.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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There are no credible news reports that Kimmel made any serious statement about relocating to Canada.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The judges in response made the rare move of relocating the trial from Jerusalem to a secure court room at the Tel Aviv District Court.Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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In late November, the team fired general manager Joe Douglas, just six weeks after dismissing head coach Robert Saleh.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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The issue of whether and how to change the Supreme Court is deeply polarizing along partisan lines, with many Democrats demanding change in recent years and most Republicans dismissing those demands as efforts to stop the court's shift to the right.Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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That is, until Dorothy’s dog, Toto, sniffs out the truth behind a green curtain where the less-than-powerful Oz is pulling levers and blowing smoke.Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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So, pick one or two of these strategies and start pulling that lever.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But like with Knecht, who played at Northern Colorado for two seasons before transferring to Tennessee, the Volunteers have received major contributions from small college transfers.Tim Casey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The hearing will address the legal process of transferring a suspect to another jurisdiction for prosecution.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Rebels have continuously celebrated their victory by robbing the Syrian Central Bank, sacking the Syrian presidential palace, and firing guns into the air.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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Rebels have continuously celebrated their victory by robbing the Syrian Central Bank, sacking the Syrian presidential palace, and firing guns into the air.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere in Southern California, Gil Cisneros won the congressional seat held by Grace Napolitano, a fellow Democrat who is retiring.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Chris Evans will return to the Marvel universe in an upcoming film, years after retiring from his role as Captain America.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Automakers are shifting their production mix to hybrid vehicles, which rely mostly on fossil fuel engines but are equipped with small batteries to increase fuel efficiency.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the late 20th century, shifting consumer tastes and economic downturns led to the closure of many whiskey distilleries worldwide.Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Removing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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