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as in unleashed
to find emotional release for
he took out his frustrations by splitting a cord of firewood
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as in accompanied
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 removed
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 murdered
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 taken out
Look for Atlanta to find some room to run with him taken out of the lineup late to Robinson's benefit.
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Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Students already in medical school who have taken out federal loans before the new rules take effect on July 1 will be exempted from the cap.
—Tribune News Service, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Theo Von also called out DHS for using a clip of him taken out of context.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
Regulatory filings from Monday reveal that Michael Burry, the esteemed short seller known for his big bet against the subprime mortgage market in 2008, has taken out a short position in both Palantir and NVIDIA.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
The fridge required daily attention with a fast purge and wipe down, plus trash throughout the home would be collected and taken out each morning.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Loans taken out after that date will void eligibility for IBR.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
People in chemotherapy may have oral sensitivity, so vinegars and other acidic ingredients are taken out.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Dombrowski, however, wanted to make things right, and told the New York Post's Jon Heyman that perhaps his comments got taken out of context.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Students already in medical school who have taken out federal loans before the new rules take effect on July 1 will be exempted from the cap.
—Tribune News Service, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Theo Von also called out DHS for using a clip of him taken out of context.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
Regulatory filings from Monday reveal that Michael Burry, the esteemed short seller known for his big bet against the subprime mortgage market in 2008, has taken out a short position in both Palantir and NVIDIA.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
The fridge required daily attention with a fast purge and wipe down, plus trash throughout the home would be collected and taken out each morning.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Loans taken out after that date will void eligibility for IBR.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
People in chemotherapy may have oral sensitivity, so vinegars and other acidic ingredients are taken out.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Dombrowski, however, wanted to make things right, and told the New York Post's Jon Heyman that perhaps his comments got taken out of context.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken out
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Vanderbilt has been working on tempo all season, hasn’t used it a ton in games yet, but unleashed it Saturday and caused trouble.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Charlotte unleashed a 27-2 run, closing to within one.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, staff have complained of poor working conditions brought on by overcrowding, despite director Laurence des Cars’s 2023 move to cap attendance at 30,000 visitors daily, accompanied by a ticket price increase.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
7 Nov. 2025
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Grande and Erivo were also on stage and the four were accompanied by composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz on piano.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Ferguson had served as director since 2019, according to her bio on the school’s website, which has since been removed.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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The danger is greatest for those with final deportation orders, as they can be removed immediately once their temporary status expires.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Brady is also working with Kudos to adapt The Other Half, Charlotte Vassell’s novel about an ambitious young detective investigating the death of a posh socialite, found murdered on Hampstead Heath.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Paul had been charged with three felony counts, including boating under the influence, and was awaiting trial when he was murdered.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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On an email chain including seven of Stryker’s lawyers, the company’s legal team filed a motion for a temporary restraining order on the records, more than an hour after UC released them to The Enquirer.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Jay Maytorena, 22, listed as a current or former student, was cited and released for refusing to leave and obstruction.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Mexican journalist Mauricio Cruz Solís was assassinated shortly after interviewing Manzo in October 2024.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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His original, undoctored manuscript even suggests that James might have plotted to have Elizabeth assassinated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Director Antoine Fuqua‘s biopic is set to hit theaters and Imax on April 24, 2026, after its release was delayed several times, most recently having been dated for the fall of 2025.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tuner is also coming but isn’t dated.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Israeli officials have alleged that, in addition to the grueling conditions under which hostages were kept in by Hamas, slain citizens the group claimed were killed by Israeli strikes bore signs of summary executions upon their return.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The left hasn't yet matched the reach of conservative influencers who seized on social issues last year, such as Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson and slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Taken out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20out. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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