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removal
noun
re·mov·al
ri-ˈmü-vəl
Synonyms
Examples of removal in a Sentence
We arranged for the removal of the old car.
The city is having problems with trash removal.
Surgical removal of the tumor might be necessary.
Recent Examples on the Web
The disbanding of testing sites and the removal of quarantine requirements dissipated much of my peers’ passion.
—Christina Knight, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2024
The passage offers the example of a king who, after preparing a feast for his servants, becomes angry with them and orders the removal of the lantern illuminating their banquet.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
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The NPS said that the removal of 158 out of approximately 3,700 Japanese cherry trees, between the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, will commence in late May.
—David Chiu, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
We Energies plans to spend $25 million this year to dramatically accelerate removal of dead and dying trees in southeastern Wisconsin after the January storm that knocked out power to more than 230,000 customers.
—Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2024
Like everyone on the removal lists with whom CNN spoke, Abu Garrara says she is deeply torn between the safety of East Jerusalem and pining for her family – and a home that has been irrevocably changed by Israel’s unrelenting, months-long aerial and ground campaign.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN, 19 Mar. 2024
Any suggestions about removal? Related Articles About half the cats taken in one California county in 2023 died.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
The Louisville Metro Council Court will reconvene Monday at 3 p.m. to hear closing arguments and deliberate the removal of member Anthony Piagentini after weeks of listening to attorney arguments and witness testimonies.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 18 Mar. 2024
Google added that removal of benefits and outsourcing training process is Cognizant’s sole domain and choice.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1595, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing removal
Dictionary Entries Near removal
Cite this Entry
“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/removal. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
removal
noun
re·mov·al
ri-ˈmü-vəl
: the act of removing : the fact of being removed
Legal Definition
removal
noun
re·mov·al
: the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed
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Nglish: Translation of removal for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of removal for Arabic Speakers
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