TAKE IT OUT ON Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

take out

verb

Definition of take out

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 accompany

to go on a social engagement with she'd like to take the new boy out to the movies sometime

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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 The suspects bought zip ties in bulk due to about five to 10 zip ties being cut open every time the child was taken out of the room, the affidavit alleged, according to WGAL. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Three of their 16 selections were taken out of high school while the remaining 13 were from the college ranks. — Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 12 July 2026 The revolvers gifted to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten were left at their countries’ embassies in Ankara and would also be taken out of service, officials said. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 Previously, graduate students had been able to take out federal loans up to the full cost of their degree. — Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for take out

Recent Examples of Synonyms for take out

Verb

Iran claims to have targeted US facilities and partners across the Middle East on Friday, unleashing what appear to be its largest reprisals since a fragile ceasefire shattered almost a week ago.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
With a fury inside him, Garfield unleashes violence against them and commences the rebellion.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 July 2026

Definition of unleash

Verb

Reeves announced the new opening date on Vimeo accompanied by the first camera test footage of Robert Pattinson’s return as the Dark Knight.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 15 July 2026
Additionally, the future king recently accompanied the Princess of Wales to Wimbledon for the men’s final.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026

Definition of accompany

Verb

Hanaway’s office filed a petition to remove Johnston from office, alleging misconduct, according to a news release from the attorney general’s office.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
The star’s daughter Zahara, 21, and son Maddox, 24, are both seeking to remove Pitt from their legal names, according to court documents filed in California.

— Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of remove

Verb

Other justices have also faced security concerns in recent years, most notably when a man went to Justice Brett Kavanaugh's house in 2022 looking to assassinate him in the weeks after the Dobbs opinion was leaked.

— Elise Spenner, ABC News, 14 July 2026
The hearing comes nine months after a 29-year-old California man, Nicholas Roske, was sentenced to more than eight years in prison for his 2022 plot to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanagh at his Maryland home.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Definition of assassinate

Verb

The footage, from the 1974 election trail, was kept under wraps for almost three decades before it was released to significant acclaim.

— Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 21 July 2026
The company has already laid significant groundwork, launching pre-orders on June 25, revealing cover art, and releasing 60 new screenshots.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of release

Verb

That may be helped by the fact that Andy Ridings is not listed as a recurring or guest star for Season 2, meaning that his pilot Wes, whom Elliott started dating in Season 2, may be out of the picture.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 July 2026
Running September 10–13, Astoria Artshow will take place at the historic Astoria Garage, a six-story historic building dating to 1923 in Vienna’s 8th District that will host an art event for the first time.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of date

Verb

When asked if the lawsuits involving Davis’ fees would be withdrawn, a spokesperson for Grapevine-Colleyville said the school board is reviewing the invoices, and the district couldn’t speculate before that process is complete.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
The reforms include winding down mRNA vaccine development, withdrawing funding for an international vaccine alliance and tightening access to COVID shots.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026