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as in to unleash
to find emotional release for
he took out his frustrations by splitting a cord of firewood
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as in to remove
to take away from a place or position
the airline passenger took his laptop computer out of its carrying case
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as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
the rumor is that the CIA is planning to take him out before he can seize control of the country
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Recent Examples of take out
Previously, graduate students had been able to take out federal loans up to the full cost of their degree.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Today, after two decades, graduate students will no longer be able to take out unlimited federal student loans to cover the full cost of their education.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Beginning July 1, 2026, new borrowers can no longer take out federal Graduate PLUS Loans, and Direct Unsubsidized Loans are subject to new annual and aggregate borrowing limits.
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Dan Avery,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Instead, the county demanded Flock Safety take out insurance policies in the event of data breaches.
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Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
1 July 2026
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Today, after two decades, graduate students will no longer be able to take out unlimited federal student loans to cover the full cost of their education.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Beginning July 1, 2026, new borrowers can no longer take out federal Graduate PLUS Loans, and Direct Unsubsidized Loans are subject to new annual and aggregate borrowing limits.
—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Instead, the county demanded Flock Safety take out insurance policies in the event of data breaches.
—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take out
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In the 82nd minute, Malik Tillman stepped up to a free kick on the edge of the penalty area and unleashed an absolute wonderstrike.
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Yamal was a thorn in Saudi Arabia’s side, drifting infield to unleash shots from distance but also peppering the penalty area with wicked deliveries from the right flank.
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The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
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The oversized Route 66 sign accompanying the treat is perfect for a selfie background, and the statue is located next to the Rich & Creamy Ice Cream Shop.
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Three of the reports stemmed from consumers swallowing the metal pieces and seeking medical treatment to remove them from their digestive tract or throat, the agency said.
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Residents objected to removing trees and other construction activities.
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Martin Sheen is the Army captain tasked with going on a secret mission to Cambodia to assassinate a special forces officer (Marlon Brando) who's gone rogue and might actually be nuts.
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Louis Farrakhan, who is now 93, stepped into the organization’s leadership vacuum shortly after Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965.
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Linda Parisi, Blake Rakela’s defense attorney, has asked the court to set bail and allow her client to be released while the criminal case proceeds.
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As of Monday, the father was treated and released from a hospital, where his 11-year-old remained in stable condition.
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On Friday, Peacock confirmed to The Times that Keyser had been dismissed from the hit reality dating show after the resurfaced video began circulating online.
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Scotland is the perfect place for the war to culminate — Glimerton House is about as historic as their beef, with its origins dating back to the 1600s.
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About 71 percent of the SPAC’s cash pool stayed in the merger rather than being withdrawn by investors.
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This means they can be revised or withdrawn without legislation.
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The couple is accused of conspiring to murder Agarwal in an attempt to continue their romance.
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Nothing about intent—intent pertains to murder in its several degrees.
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“Take out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20out. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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