Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

removal

[ri-moo-vuhl] / rɪˈmu vəl /


NOUN
the act of moving
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He said the removal of the children had been systemic.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

Over 70% of those who received removal orders nationwide in May were unrepresented.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

"His flight and landing highlighted serious gaps in the Soviet air defence system. That incident led to the removal of several high-ranking officers responsible for air defence and security," Chong says.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Justices said the Trump administration hadn’t provided Cook sufficient due process for her to contest her removal on allegations of mortgage fraud.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

She’s never even uttered the word, but she’s covered all the bases regarding ablution, hair removal, and the power of kajal—the sooty black eyeliner favored by generations of South Asian women.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




Vocabulary lists containing removal


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "removal" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com