removed
adjective
re·moved ri-ˈmüvd 
1
a
: distant in degree of relationship
b
: of a younger or older generation
a second cousin's child is a second cousin once removed
2
: separate or remote in space, time, or character
Synonyms
- away
- deep
- distant
- far
- far-flung
- far-off
- faraway
- remote
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Example Sentences
We're looking for an apartment somewhat removed from the noise of downtown. The child of your first cousin is your first cousin once removed.
Recent Examples on the Web Unfortunately, at least in my experience, the technique left me feeling like a lot of the virtual worlds around me were out of focus and somewhat removed. 
WIRED, 15 Sep. 2022 Instead of shelling out the money, take advantage of the fact that many tree trimmers will drop off a free load to avoid the fees that most municipalities charge them to dispose of removed trees and branches at local landfills or recycle centers. Laura Daily, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 The suspect — who was later identified as Dillon Anthony Klincke — gained access to a safe, removed jewelry and left with the victim's property, LAPD said. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 Brewed for athletes by athletes, this light and refreshing kolsch with a hint of cayenne and honey is gluten removed, low carb, low calorie—and tastes great. Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online, 5 Sep. 2020 My elders—some my actual kin, some near strangers—told stories about their ancestors, dead people who seemed so removed from me. Tema Stauffer, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 At Deck’s command, Zelma Long opened the safe and removed jewelry, then got $200 from her purse and more money hidden in a canister. NBC News, 4 May 2022 His reporting has transported readers around the world into the secluded homes of people who are fighting to remain removed from the civilization and industry that threatens to intrude upon their lives. Ruby Mellen, Washington Post, 15 June 2022 The larger a creator gets, the more the relationship transforms into a traditional and more removed celebrity and fan dynamic. Cole Mason, Forbes, 8 June 2022 See More
WIRED, 15 Sep. 2022 Instead of shelling out the money, take advantage of the fact that many tree trimmers will drop off a free load to avoid the fees that most municipalities charge them to dispose of removed trees and branches at local landfills or recycle centers. Laura Daily, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 The suspect — who was later identified as Dillon Anthony Klincke — gained access to a safe, removed jewelry and left with the victim's property, LAPD said. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 Brewed for athletes by athletes, this light and refreshing kolsch with a hint of cayenne and honey is gluten removed, low carb, low calorie—and tastes great. Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online, 5 Sep. 2020 My elders—some my actual kin, some near strangers—told stories about their ancestors, dead people who seemed so removed from me. Tema Stauffer, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 At Deck’s command, Zelma Long opened the safe and removed jewelry, then got $200 from her purse and more money hidden in a canister. NBC News, 4 May 2022 His reporting has transported readers around the world into the secluded homes of people who are fighting to remain removed from the civilization and industry that threatens to intrude upon their lives. Ruby Mellen, Washington Post, 15 June 2022 The larger a creator gets, the more the relationship transforms into a traditional and more removed celebrity and fan dynamic. Cole Mason, Forbes, 8 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing removed
removed 1 of 2
adjective
as in away
not close in time or space an island far removed from the mainland Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- away
- far
- apart
- deep
- retired
- distant
- remote
- isolated
- sequestered
- faraway
- nowhere
- secluded
- obscure
- outlying
- far-flung
- far-off
- secret
- odd
- lonesome
- out-of-the-way
- devious
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- close
- near
- adjacent
- nearby
- contiguous
- adjoining
- nigh
removed
2 of 2verb
1
as in stripped
to rid oneself of (a garment) I removed my coat as soon as I got inside Synonyms & Similar Words
- stripped
- shed
- doffed
- put off
- doused
- shrugged off
- undressed
- peeled (off)
- took off
- disrobed
- husked
- kicked (off)
- stript
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- threw (on)
- slipped (into)
- wore
- donned
- put on
- suited
- clothed
- dressed
- rigged
- clad
- arrayed
- robed
- garbed
- attired
- bedecked
- appareled
- apparelled
2
as in withdrew
to take away from a place or position he carefully removed the old manuscript from the shelf Synonyms & Similar Words
- withdrew
- pulled
- extracted
- dislodged
- cleared
- drew
- moved
- shifted
- took out
- transferred
- cut
- demounted
- drew out
- transposed
- abstracted
- displaced
- drew off
- disturbed
- dislocated
- budged
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- placed
- put
- positioned
- mounted
- secured
- fixed
- clamped
- set
- embedded
- anchored
- imbedded
- rooted
- lodged
- implanted
- stuck
- moored
- hitched
- entrenched
- situated
- sited
- set up
- engrained
- intrenched
- ingrained
3
as in relocated
to change the place or position of please remove that chair to the other room Synonyms & Similar Words
- relocated
- transferred
- moved
- shifted
- replaced
- transported
- repositioned
- disturbed
- transposed
- displaced
- conveyed
- hauled
- dislocated
- carried
- superseded
- transmitted
- altered
- budged
- modified
- supplanted
- transplanted
- revised
- reworked
- bore
- remodeled
- carted
- remade
- toted
- drove
- revamped
- lugged
- refashioned
- redid
- varied
- made over
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- secured
- fixed
- stabilized
- froze
- set
- anchored
- embedded
- moored
- imbedded
- lodged
- rooted
- implanted
- entrenched
- engrained
- ingrained
- intrenched
4
as in dismissed
to let go from office, service, or employment voters removed the racist selectman from office the first chance they got Synonyms & Similar Words
- dismissed
- sacked
- retired
- released
- fired
- terminated
- discharged
- axed
- sent packing
- cashiered
- mustered out
- canned
- bounced
- trimmed
- turned off
- laid off
- separated
- downsized
- pink-slipped
- kicked out
- excessed
- showed (someone) the door
- unseated
- furloughed
- threw out
- chucked (out)
- booted (out)
- drummed (out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- retained
- employed
- hired
- engaged
- kept
- signed (up or on)
- took on
- rehired
- reemployed
- contracted
- recruited
- subcontracted
- re-employed