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# remove(_:)

Removes a given player item from the queue.

```
nonisolated func remove(_ item: AVPlayerItem)
```

## Parameters

`item`

The player item to remove from the queue.

## Discussion

If the item is currently playing, calling this method has the same effect as calling the [`advanceToNextItem()`](/documentation/AVFoundation/AVQueuePlayer/advanceToNextItem()) method.

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