1
as in moved
to leave a place often for another
I can only stay for a few minutes, and then I'll need to take off again
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2
as in removed
to rid oneself of (a garment)
take off your coat and stay awhile
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3
as in deducted
to take away (an amount or number) from a total
the store will take an additional 20% off if you bring in this coupon
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as in stolen (from)
slang
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
a gangbanger who decided to take off some fast-food joint
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Recent Examples of taken off
The 32-year-old mine pump technician from Tampa had taken off two days of work, bid his wife and four children farewell, and driven four hours southeast to downtown Miami to attend.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Berchtold's career has taken off in recent years, with roles in Reacher season 3 and Netflix's Dog Gone.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Last month, lawyers for Mangione asked that his federal charges be dismissed and that the death penalty be taken off the table as a result of public comments by Attorney General Pam Bondi.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
In social media posts, her family said Smith was surrounded by family as she was taken off life support Friday night.
—Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
According to Colts beat reporter Jamed Boyd, Pierce has not been cleared to be taken off concussion protocol despite practicing in full this week, ruling him out for Sunday's game.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In recent months, as despotism intensified an increasing number of writers, scholars, and thinkers were declared foreign agents, and their books were taken off the shelves.
—Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
One of them isn’t so small anymore, as Cal AI has taken off to become a $30 million empire.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Mackinac Island will be busy through the end of October when things slow down, most of the 600 horses pulling carriages are taken off the island to a farm in northern Michigan to chill out over the winter and most of the hotels and bed and breakfasts close up for the season.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Berchtold's career has taken off in recent years, with roles in Reacher season 3 and Netflix's Dog Gone.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Last month, lawyers for Mangione asked that his federal charges be dismissed and that the death penalty be taken off the table as a result of public comments by Attorney General Pam Bondi.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
In social media posts, her family said Smith was surrounded by family as she was taken off life support Friday night.
—Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
According to Colts beat reporter Jamed Boyd, Pierce has not been cleared to be taken off concussion protocol despite practicing in full this week, ruling him out for Sunday's game.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In recent months, as despotism intensified an increasing number of writers, scholars, and thinkers were declared foreign agents, and their books were taken off the shelves.
—Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
One of them isn’t so small anymore, as Cal AI has taken off to become a $30 million empire.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Mackinac Island will be busy through the end of October when things slow down, most of the 600 horses pulling carriages are taken off the island to a farm in northern Michigan to chill out over the winter and most of the hotels and bed and breakfasts close up for the season.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken off
Verb
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They are felt as they are composed, painfully, joyously, cellularly—and they are designed for other biological beings to experience, to connect with, to be animated, provoked and moved by.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Led by quarterback Tony Pike, the Bearcats moved quickly down the field, setting up a first down at Pitt’s 29-yard line with 33 seconds left.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 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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Retirees will run into higher costs for Medicare Part B premiums, which are deducted from Social Security checks.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Those monthly premium payments are typically deducted directly from Social Security checks, and therefore affect how much of the cost-of-living adjustment beneficiaries may see.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Today, the American Royal still hosts its annual rodeo, equestrian show, livestock show, and the World Series of Barbecue, but gone are the days of horses, cattle, and marching bands parading through downtown Kansas City — or anywhere else.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Grech Motors has been around for more than four decades now, during which time it’s gone from building stretch limousines to high-end luxury shuttle buses and people movers.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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An 88-year-old Seattle woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after a man violently assaulted and robbed her, biting off her finger and stealing her jewelry, police say.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Cases in which Black people were scammed, robbed, or even killed evaporated in court because of the testimony law.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Trump quickly took to social media to claim the vessel had departed from Venezuela and had been carrying drugs.—
NPR,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the same period in 2024, 1,652 CEOs departed.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Experts attribute the drop-off to rising costs and economic uncertainty, as Americans are increasingly putting off travel plans or opting for road trips over flights.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Rochelle, busy with the kids, classes and a reporter shadowing her daily life, put off a reply until a slower day.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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The camera then panned to her vanity to reveal a Sephora bag — teasing her new holiday brand deal — knocked over with some items missing.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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Saskia got free of George, dropped the gecko, pounced on the tail, and knocked over the zivania bottle.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Taken off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20off. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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