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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take (away)
Verb
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Sure enough, Johnny was eliminated at the next Roundtable, with Maura casting the deciding vote.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Earlier studies show women appear to eliminate certain PFAS faster than men due to pregnancy, breastfeeding and menstrual blood loss.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Under the settlement, Buckfire agreed to remove all references to race as eligibility or selection criteria and clarify that its scholarships do not give preference to any student based on race or ethnicity.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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The database does not make clear which of the plaques, maps, films and books ultimately will be removed or recast by the Interior Department, though some have already been axed.—
Karin Brulliard,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Take (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20%28away%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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