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Removing and clearing things

Verbs for removing objects, coverings and unwanted contents.

B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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exclude

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please exclude damaged items from the collection.
  2. These meals exclude dairy products.
  3. We must not exclude anyone from the discussion.

eliminate

verb · 3 examples
  1. A good seal can eliminate the leak.
  2. We need to eliminate unnecessary steps.
  3. Careful cleaning will eliminate the dust.

discard

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please discard the damaged packaging.
  2. We discard any cracked containers.
  3. You can discard the old labels.

dispose

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please dispose of the empty bottles carefully.
  2. How should we dispose of these batteries?
  3. The company must dispose of waste responsibly.

dump

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please do not dump rubbish beside the road.
  2. People sometimes dump broken furniture here.
  3. You cannot dump these boxes in the hallway.

rid

verb · 3 examples
  1. We need to rid the room of dust.
  2. The cleanup will rid the beach of litter.
  3. Fresh air can help rid the cupboard of unpleasant smells.

strip

verb · 3 examples
  1. We will strip the old paint from the door.
  2. Workers strip the bark from the logs.
  3. You need to strip the wallpaper before painting.

drain

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please drain the water from the sink.
  2. We need to drain the tank before cleaning it.
  3. Let the vegetables drain in a colander.

extract

verb · 3 examples
  1. Use tweezers to extract the small piece.
  2. They extract oil from the seeds.
  3. We need to extract the broken screw from the wood.

withdraw

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please withdraw your hand from the opening.
  2. The technician will withdraw the probe slowly.
  3. You can withdraw the tray after releasing the catch.

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