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removing

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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Notably, the set-up has been tweaked since the tour launched in Amsterdam last month, removing some of the 10 foot-high "bridges" that obscured some fans' views.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

After cleaning, he says, your house may be full of chemicals, but sensors will alert you and start removing them from the air.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Specialists in white protective suits worked around the vehicle to examine the corpse before removing it.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

On Friday, the court-ordered deadline for removing his name sparked widespread interest and crowds gathered outside the center.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“Marlena, Jacob—my dearest dear, and my dearest friend,” says August, removing his hat and gazing upon us with moist eyes.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen