Removing or Separating

to intentionally remove something unpleasant from one's mind

Time can sometimes naturally blot out painful memories.

to make something ineffective

They tried to cancel the noise out with earplugs.

to make someone leave a place against their will

The bouncer chucked the troublemaker out of the club.

to completely empty or remove the contents of a space, container, or place, often thorough cleaning

Before moving out, they decided to clean out the entire apartment and donate unwanted items.

to deliberately not include someone in a particular activity or event

If you don't follow the safety rules, we may have to count you out from the field trip.

to exclude or remove a part of an image or content, typically for a specific purpose or to enhance the visual composition

In photo editing, you can use the crop tool to crop out unnecessary elements and focus on the main subject.

to draw a line through a word or words to show that they should be removed or ignored

The editor asked the writer to cross out unnecessary sentences to improve the clarity of the article.

to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a section from it

Can you cut the coupons out of the magazine so we can use them at the store?

to make something indistinguishable due to a more dominant or overwhelming factor

The vibrant colors of the artwork were so captivating that they seemed to drown out the surrounding dullness.

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

After a heated debate, the friends fell out and stopped speaking to each other.

to take a thing or person out of a place, particularly after searching for them

He had to fish out his keys from the bottom of his bag.

to force something or someone out of a hidden or confined space

They tried various methods to flush out the rodents from the attic.

to push or expel something or someone from a particular location

The sudden gust of wind forced the umbrella out of her hand.

to forcefully remove someone from an office or position

The board of directors kicked out the CEO after a series of scandals.

to extract or remove a substance through pressure

She pressed the juice out of the orange.

to take and bring something out of a particular place or position

She reached into her bag and pulled out her phone.

to remove something completely, as if pulling it up by the roots

The gardener had to root out the stubborn weeds from the flowerbed.

to remove something by using friction or a rubbing motion, often referring to pencil marks, ink, or other marks on a surface

She tried to rub out the pencil marks on the paper.

to remove someone or something from a larger group or collection

The teacher separated out the troublemakers from the class to maintain discipline.

to remove one's clothes quickly and easily

After a long day, she just wanted to slip out of her work clothes and relax at home.

to force something or someone to leave a particular location by filling it with smoke

The beekeeper attempted to smoke the bees out from the hive to harvest the honey.

to press something in order to remove the liquid

After washing the sponge, she squeezed out the excess water before putting it away.

to eliminate someone or something from a list

The coach had to strike out injured players from the roster before the big game.

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

I will take the books out of the box.

to forcefully split or remove something from their place or position, often through pulling or ripping

The gardener had to tear out the invasive weeds from the flower bed.

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

Don't forget to throw the trash out before you leave.

to remove dirt or stains using water, soap, or a cleaning agent

A gentle detergent can help wash out the wine spills on the tablecloth.

to entirely remove something

They wiped the stain out from the carpet using a cleaning solution.

to clean or remove something by flushing it with water or another liquid

After finishing his meal, he rinsed his plate out and placed it in the dishwasher.