removal

noun

ri-ˈmü-vəl How to pronounce removal (audio)
Definition of removalnext
as in disposal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless a product for the removal of warts

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Recent Examples of removal In severe cases, particularly when other treatments have failed, a hysterectomy with or without removal of the ovaries may also be considered. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026 China's military has named two new generals in what may be a precursor to a reorganization at the top following the removal of several of its leaders in a long-running anti-corruption drive. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 State police also responded to 185 traffic service calls, which includes debris removal, assisting with disabled or hazardous motor vehicles on Saturday. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 July 2026 Within 48 hours, ZEE5 posted a statement to its official Instagram account confirming the film's removal from the Indian market. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for removal
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  1. disposal
  2. dumping
Noun
  • Properly handling fire pit ashes prevents accidental fires and ensures safe disposal or reuse for your home and garden.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
  • Toilets flush more often, disposals run nonstop and hoses stay on for hours to fill kiddie pools or rinse off the grill.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of disposal
Noun
  • If the dumping involves hazardous materials, commercial waste or much larger amounts of trash, the offense can be charged as a felony, with fines that can reach $50,000 or more.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
  • That nuance has been lost to the sporadic nature of streaming releases, where summer is not always a dumping ground anymore.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 June 2026
Definition of dumping

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