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adjective

ri-ˈmüvd How to pronounce removed (audio)
Definition of removednext
as in away
not close in time or space an island far removed from the mainland

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verb

past tense of remove
1
as in stripped
to rid oneself of (a garment) I removed my coat as soon as I got inside

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2
as in withdrew
to take away from a place or position he carefully removed the old manuscript from the shelf

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3
as in relocated
to change the place or position of please remove that chair to the other room

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as in dismissed
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 removed
Adjective
There were few professional doctors, so healthcare came from midwives, bonesetters who also cut hair and removed cataracts, ministers, and community members, including apothecaries and plantation root doctors who were knowledgeable about plants. — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Leo also fears that human choice is becoming more removed from the execution of war. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Verb
If that heat cannot be removed efficiently, the transistor’s performance and reliability suffer. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026 In the sixth inning, the Royals removed Perez from the contest. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for removed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for removed
  1. away
  2. stripped
  3. withdrew
  4. relocated
  5. dismissed
  6. far
  7. shed
  8. pulled
Adjective
  • Nevertheless, the away terrace remains open to the elements, which in the depths of winter can be a problem.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • No away team had won in the previous 14 meetings between the clubs across all competitions.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of away
Verb
  • During the Saturday general session meeting, Donna Soucy, a New Hampshire DNC member, defended the Granite State’s ability to evaluate presidential candidates despite being stripped of its former first-place status.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Those already in the country on programs like Temporary Protected Status have also been stripped of that permission to stay.
    — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of stripped
Verb
  • But the county withdrew from consideration over zoning issues.
    — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • At Lucky Unique, none of the 57 eligible workers had received reimbursement after the supplier withdrew an earlier pledge to repay them.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of withdrew
Verb
  • Seven years after the defeat, Jones, who had relocated to Virginia, ran but lost in his bid to unseat incumbent Republican Eric Cantor for a seat to serve the 7th District of the state.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Romero said the plan for the post office building is to fill it with tenants relocated from other properties owned by Mana.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of relocated
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  • But the fate of Mangione’s state case, set to go to trial next month, now hangs in the balance as his attorneys seek to get second-degree murder and weapons charges dismissed over double jeopardy protections.
    — Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • All six defendants initially faced torture charges that were dismissed.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of dismissed
Adjective
  • The Alexander Stadium holds 23,000 for these championships, boosted by a temporary top tier erected on the Hudson-Smith stand, which follows the far-side bend.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The earthquake is one of the first major challenges for Colombia’s new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office only last week and has promised to strike hard at criminal groups and leftist militants in Colombia.
    — Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of far
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  • Andy Jones Manchester City Not too much has changed at City in terms of incomings or outgoings but pre-season has shed a bit more light on manager Enzo Maresca’s plans, most noticeably towards midfield.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The employers’ association Gesamtmetall reported in December 2025 that Germany’s metal and electrical engineering industry, the country’s largest, was shedding nearly 10,000 jobs a month.
    — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of shed
Verb
  • Yazmeen Ryan's second-half goal pulled the Summit (6-7-6) into a draw in San Diego.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Sometimes he can get pulled a little bit too far towards his near post with wide shots and open up space towards the back post.
    — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
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