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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
Once all surfaces dry, reorganize items taken out in a manner that is easier to navigate.
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Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
World Cup pitch preparations included removing the artificial Matrix turf, used for NFL games, and taking out several lower-level suites, since a soccer pitch is wider than a football field.
—Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Her friend claimed in the documentary that the post was part of a popular 2021 trend and was being taken out of context.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Illinois State Police in 2022 launched an investigation into the couple, who allegedly separately took out business loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program in May 2021 by misrepresenting the businesses’ finances.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
World Cup pitch preparations included removing the artificial Matrix turf, used for NFL games, and taking out several lower-level suites, since a soccer pitch is wider than a football field.
—Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Her friend claimed in the documentary that the post was part of a popular 2021 trend and was being taken out of context.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Illinois State Police in 2022 launched an investigation into the couple, who allegedly separately took out business loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program in May 2021 by misrepresenting the businesses’ finances.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take out
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In unleashing its high-end, Category 4, 150-mile-per-hour winds four years ago, Hurricane Ian cemented a reputation as the deadliest Florida hurricane in almost 90 years.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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In the series, while visiting Japan on the ultimate foodie adventure, Scooby-Doo and Shaggy unwittingly unleash hundreds of mythical monsters that are causing trouble across the country.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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Turning my head, sitting, breathing—they all were accompanied by lightning strikes diffused through my body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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These initiatives reflect the massive adoption of AI that should be accompanied by guarding the state residents against the serious risk of hallucination.—
Mohamed Suliman,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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The attorney general will pick who disburses money from the fund and the president can remove any of those people, according to the DOJ.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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This was the era of decolonization, when nation-states delivered one-third of humanity from the humiliation of imperial rule, restoring political autonomy and dignity where they had long been removed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Later that evening, Lennon was assassinated outside of his apartment building, rendering the interview his final words spoken on the record.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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The country’s recent bombardment of Lebanon, killing thousands in response to Hezbollah strikes launched after joint US-Israeli strikes assassinated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has also drawn widespread condemnation internationally.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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They were given sixty days to cease operations and withdraw all international staff.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Inevitably, Kreutzer’s film was tarnished by association and even withdrawn from cinemas.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Who is murdered, why and Clare’s entanglement in the whole deal unfold over the remainder of the novel, featuring much tighter and more plausible plotting than your average suspense story.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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For the first time since her arrest, Cindy Rodriguez Singh – the North Texas mother charged with murdering her 6‑year‑old son – agreed to speak with CBS News Texas.—
Doug Dunbar,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Drake also released seven music videos on YouTube in the hours following the album drops.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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However, Giuliani, 81, ultimately recovered enough to be released.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Though Kneeland largely kept his personal life private, Mancera had shared photos with the late NFL player on social media dating back to at least 2022, including several posts supporting him during his second season with the Cowboys.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Following the couple's split, Perry dated rock singer John Mayer, as well as English actor Orlando Bloom.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Take out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20out. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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