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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
The events garner media attention, with their photo-ready displays of firearms taken out of circulation.
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David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
But there remain questions about how much revenue those cuts will take out of federal accounts each year and potentially exacerbate the national deficit at a time when Trump and Republicans also plan to extend other tax cuts put in place in 2017.
—Todd Spangler, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Protesters were later seen being taken out of the building in plastic wrist restraints.
—Jonathan Dienst, NBC news, 8 May 2025
Australian punks Amyl and The Sniffers have taken out the song of the year at the 2025 APRA Music Awards, held Wednesday (April 30) at Melbourne Town Hall.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
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David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
But there remain questions about how much revenue those cuts will take out of federal accounts each year and potentially exacerbate the national deficit at a time when Trump and Republicans also plan to extend other tax cuts put in place in 2017.
—Todd Spangler, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Protesters were later seen being taken out of the building in plastic wrist restraints.
—Jonathan Dienst, NBC news, 8 May 2025
Australian punks Amyl and The Sniffers have taken out the song of the year at the 2025 APRA Music Awards, held Wednesday (April 30) at Melbourne Town Hall.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take out
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The conflict between the army and the RSF has unleashed waves of ethnic violence and created what the United Nations calls the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with several areas plunged into famine.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Also, both Disney and Paramount have three weeks to unleash their biggest marketing pushes yet.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
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The mother then accompanied medics to the hospital so the infant could be evaluated.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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One vehicle was being driven by a 52-year-old man, who was accompanied by a 49-year-old woman, thought to be his wife.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Walmart has removed self checkout machines in some locations, including in Shrewbury, Missouri and Cleveland.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Those references have been removed, albeit the original threat itself has not gone away.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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After years of battling intimidation, threats and even a poisoning, she was assassinated outside the elevator of her Moscow apartment in 2005.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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In December 2024, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia’s radiological, chemical, and biological defense forces, was assassinated in Moscow.—
ROSEANNE MCMANUS,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Apr. 2025
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The spacer might shut down, withdraw or become defensive, leaving the chaser feeling unheard and the spacer feeling emotionally ambushed.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Labour withdrew its support for Ali and later suspended him from the party.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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The acronym is a tribute to 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, who was kidnapped while riding her bike in Arlington, Texas, and murdered.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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It’s obviously been over 1000 days since Shereen was murdered and nobody’s been prosecuted and her family has been fighting for justice.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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Spring was released on personal recognizance after a Worcester judge entered not guilty pleas on her behalf during an arraignment on Friday.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Users pay a monthly fee, from $199 to $359 a year, and receive free hardware updates when new models are released.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
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Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco recall showing up early to Taylor Swift party: 'Mortified' Gomez reportedly dated DJ Zedd in 2015 and singer The Weeknd in 2017.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed's Relationship Timeline The couple first sparked dating rumors in July 2014 and got engaged the following January.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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“Take out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20out. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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