removed

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adjective

re·​moved ri-ˈmüvd How to pronounce removed (audio)
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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

removed

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past tense and past participle of remove entry 1

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Adjective 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.
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Prosecutors later filed a superseding indictment in May 2025 that added a new count of stalking, but removed references to Durk’s lyrics as evidence. — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Chipotle, Qudoba pull jalapeños amid salmonella outbreak Restaurant chain Qdoba and Chipotle in removed jalapeños from all locations amid a salmonella outbreak that has affected at least 27 states, according to health officials. — Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026 Surgeons discovered early-stage cancer in her removed uterus. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Segers has made his Instagram account private and removed videos from his YouTube channel. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for removed

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First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of removed was circa 1548

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removed

adjective
re·​moved
ri-ˈmüvd
1
: being a generation older or younger
the children of your first cousin are your first cousins once removed
2
: far away or separate in space, time, or character
a town far removed from cities
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