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remove

[ri-moov] / rɪˈmuv /
VERB
lift or move object; take off, away
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abolish clear away cut out delete discard discharge dismiss eliminate erase evacuate expel extract get rid of oust pull out raise separate ship take out transfer transport withdraw
STRONG
abstract amputate depose detach dethrone dislodge displace disturb doff efface eject expunge junk purge relegate shed skim unload unseat uproot
WEAK
carry away carry off cart off dig out do away with rip out strike out take down tear out throw out wipe out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accept add allow continue employ engage hire hold include insert keep load permit put in ratify remain retain welcome
STRONG
combine fill put on unite
WEAK
fix give birth place plant sow stay
VERB
do away with; kill
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear away dispose of eliminate eradicate erase exclude get rid of take out
STRONG
assassinate drag efface execute expunge exterminate extirpate liquidate murder obliterate purge scratch sterilize waste
WEAK
blot out do in drag down take down wipe out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accept add include keep welcome
STRONG
bear build construct create preserve save
WEAK
fix give birth place plant remain sow stay

Example Sentences

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The engineer also testified that Sleca decided to remove the poles instead of making simple repairs because its leaders “wanted to look at the opportunities to mitigate it against future losses.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Together, they threaten to remove long-standing tools for the public to hold corporations accountable.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Trump has said the US will now work "with Iran" to "dig up and remove all of the deeply buried… Nuclear Dust".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

So, when I watched it back, I was proud of myself for trying to remove myself from the situation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Torak guessed that if he were reckless enough to remove the heavy, furred boots, he’d find a similar mark on each heel.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver