TAKEN (OUT) Synonyms: 143 Similar and Opposite Words

taken out

verb

past participle of take out

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 At the head of the lead breakaway group, the Ecuadorian bore the brunt of issues — he was nearly taken out by the Shimano neutral service vehicle, and had to slow due to the number of fans having shaken Kuss from his wheel with five kilometres left. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Following the interview, Lindell took to social media to explain that his words were taken out of context. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026 Taco Bell characterized its decision as a precautionary measure taken out of an abundance of caution despite the absence of a formal government advisory directing such action. — Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 First, no money can be taken out until the child turns at least 18, even with a penalty. — Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 17 July 2026 In addition, one passenger who was taken out of the water received life-saving measures, but later died, according to officials. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 15 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 Ordinary income tax rates apply to withdrawals — unless the money had already been taxed when contributed — and a 10% early withdrawal penalty could apply to money taken out before age 59½ unless an exception is met. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 10 July 2026 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, 6 July 2026

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Verb

Joshua unleashed a flurry of fists and finished Prenga with a right hook, sending the Albanian through the bottom of the ropes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
However, that deal fell apart after the US unleashed a fresh wave of attacks on Iran in mid-July, following Iranian strikes on vessels in the choked Strait of Hormuz.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of unleashed

Verb

Grayson was accompanied by another deputy who had his body camera switched on throughout the encounter.

— Jerry Nowicki, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Kruse was in the arena and accompanied the girls, who were there to watch Cunningham and the Indiana Fever take on the Storm.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of accompanied

Verb

Their former leaders have been removed, and they’re now being run by a gay dictator facing internal divisions.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
In fact, the film’s story would still be comprehensible if its few subtitles were removed (one of Murnau’s earlier silents — 1924’s The Last Laugh — has no titles whatsoever).

— Tim Page, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026

Definition of removed

Verb

One actor who is less likely to return in a present-day capacity is Zayas, whose character, Victor Ochoa, was murdered in the season 1 finale.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Dennis Rader murdered 10 people in the Wichita, Kansas, area between 1974 and 1991 while living what appeared to be a normal suburban life with his family.

— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of murdered

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Hur, following his investigation into Biden’s alleged mishandling of classified documents, released a lengthy report in February 2024 that concluded no criminal charges were warranted against Biden.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Under Georgia law, a judge can decide whether a defendant serves that sentence in prison or on probation, so Colin Gray could be released Thursday.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of released

Verb

The ruling — dated Sunday but published Wednesday — was made by the Court of Cassation's highest-level panel for resolving conflicting legal interpretations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
The two later dated during the promotion of the movie before breaking up in 2009.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026

Definition of dated

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In the days after the Zacatecas slayings, a mayor was assassinated in his office in the central state of Morelos and a journalist was shot dead in Oaxaca, in the south.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
What happened Vance Boelter, the man who assassinated former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband at their home last summer, was sentenced on Thursday to two life terms plus 40 years in prison.

— Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 24 July 2026

Definition of assassinated

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His buddy Batista was slain by Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage), but there’s no doubt Quinn will suspect Dexter played a role in it.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 July 2026
Indeed, Richard the Lionheart, after countless campaigns and victories, was slain by a crossbowman (ironically, because this was a weapon that Richard championed greatly against the wishes of the Church).

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026