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as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
I can only stay for a few minutes, and then I'll need to take off again
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2
as in to remove
to rid oneself of (a garment)
take off your coat and stay awhile
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as in to subtract
to take away (an amount or number) from a total
the store will take an additional 20% off if you bring in this coupon
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as in to rob
slang
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
a gangbanger who decided to take off some fast-food joint
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as in parody
a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect
a sitcom that's a takeoff of an old TV show from the 1960s
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Recent Examples of take off
Sezin Devi Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
The initial series was an insane smash hit for HBO, two spinoff series have taken off, and multiple others are in development.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Omar Kardoudi
june 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Exactly what caused the B-52 Stratofortress to crash shortly after takeoff Monday during a routine test mission remains unknown, but Edwards Air Force Base officials said the crash is under investigation by an Interim Safety Investigation Board within the Air Force.
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But as Knoxville's movie career took off in the wake of his Jackass notoriety — and Jonze (Being John Malkovich) became a critical darling — the crew brought their small-screen hijinks to the big screen.
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Sezin Devi Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
The initial series was an insane smash hit for HBO, two spinoff series have taken off, and multiple others are in development.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Noun
The motors stay fixed relative to the wing surface, and the whole wing rotates from a position perpendicular to the ground for takeoff to parallel for cruise.
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Omar Kardoudi
june 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Exactly what caused the B-52 Stratofortress to crash shortly after takeoff Monday during a routine test mission remains unknown, but Edwards Air Force Base officials said the crash is under investigation by an Interim Safety Investigation Board within the Air Force.
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said 300 rescuers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of equipment, medicines and essential supplies, were ready to depart for Caracas.
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Despite the early closure announcement plastered on screens across Fan Fest, Netherlands fans are lingering to enjoy a final dance before departing.
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Propellers can be particularly burdensome because rotors often need to be removed, cleaned and reinstalled, requiring some real elbow grease.
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The pool is being cleaned twice annually, with 10 to 15 large truckloads of debris removed at each cleaning, the National Park Service reports.
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After subtracting education expenses, the average student cleared $86,806 more income than the average non-student.
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The upward revision can be attributed to a downward revision on imports, which subtracts from GDP.
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Phillies starter Zack Wheeler dominated — with help from center fielder Derek Hill, whose jaw-dropping catch robbed Juan Soto of a home run — to spoil interim manager Andy Green’s in-dugout Mets debut.
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Derek Hill robbed Juan Soto of a two-run homer with a spectacular catch that helped Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
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The full launch will be Wednesday, but the early birds got a sneak peek.
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The concerns didn’t stop the launches, but the agencies were able to reach an agreement that federal officials would better monitor wildlife around the base and implement a light management plan.
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Their outmoded style, with its seriousness and corniness, its big acting choices and low budgets, is basically impossible to recreate without falling into parody.
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Frankie stars in the musical comedy, a parody of the 1997 blockbuster Titanic set to a score of songs by Céline Dion.
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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Gregory said that approach helped convince her to move forward with the project.
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Most savvy shoppers these days are hardly put off by where an item sits in the store, and Chavarria says his menswear is often bought by women.
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The reality is, putting off having these discussions does not do anyone any favors.
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“Take off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20off. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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