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 Rhodes took out a ladder and looked to end the match right then and there. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026 Xi took out one of his biggest targets just two weeks before the gathering, continued Han Yong Hong. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 Nov. 2026 The Huskies’ do-it-all point guard certainly didn’t forget how the championship game went down, battling to get into shape for the biggest game of his life, only to be essentially taken out of the game by a questionable series of fouls. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026 Seaver denied the allegations and claimed private messages were taken out of context. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take out

Recent Examples of Synonyms for take out

Verb

That counterinsurgency campaign was a prelude to the state terror unleashed under the 1976-1983 military dictatorship, in which human rights groups estimate that around 30,000 people were killed or disappeared.

— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
The storm over the horizon has fully formed and now is about to be unleashed.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of unleash

Verb

The Jamaican musical style grew from an encounter between African and European traditions, and its banjos, guitars, hand percussion, and rumba boxes accompanied dancing, drinking, storytelling, and songs about life’s daily irritations.

— Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
Each will receive the Paley Honors Award — the organization’s highest distinction, recognizing landmark contributions to and enduring impact on the entertainment industry — accompanied by special tributes celebrating their careers.

— Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of accompany

Verb

The House on Tuesday turned aside a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, halting an effort to remove the Pentagon chief for his conduct in office and his handling of the war in Iran.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
And while Avon itself is quieter than its neighbors, complimentary shuttles run to both Vail and Beaver Creek, so you’re not cut off from the valley’s buzziest restaurants and après spots—just slightly removed from them.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of remove

Verb

Its tree- and mausoleum-lined avenues are home to over 25,000 burial sites, including Felipe Carrillo Puerto (a progressive champion of human rights who was assassinated in 1924).

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
In the newer episode, the older Darvin travels back in time to assassinate Kirk, plotting his revenge with a bomb implanted in an unfortunate tribble.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of assassinate

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In addition to releasing the academic papers, Polson is also scheduled to teach two business classes at the University of Chicago this fall.

— TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
The county Medical Examiner’s Office is reviving that case and those of four other youths who remain unidentified in death, releasing forensic sketches that may bring new clues forward.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of release

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Tre White scored 22 points while and Tyran Stokes and Leroy Blyden added 15 points apiece for the Jayhawks, who won on opening night for the sixth straight season and stretched their streak of home-opening victories to 54 games (dating to 1973-74).

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Container of shredded beef dated 10/5 present in walk-in cooler.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of date

Verb

The Mustangs were expected to play in the Prep Bowl playoffs, but the school’s administration withdrew after the coaching change.

— Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Harry and Meghan had been slated to deliver a keynote speech together at the Lost Screen Memorial, but Meghan withdrew, leaving Harry to address the event solo.

— Ramy Inocencio, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026