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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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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 megaprojects failed to garner enough support from lawmakers on Saturday, and was taken off the table.
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Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Antonin Kinsky slipping, Micky van de Ven sliding, Kinsky getting his feet tangled up and then being taken off by then-coach Igor Tudor with Atleti already three goals up… genuinely astonishing.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Wharton is expected to start training camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, but he can be taken off the list at any point before Week 1.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
For years, Millete had maintained that his wife, 39 at the time of her disappearance, had taken off voluntarily from their home near Eastlake and was still alive.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Many had taken off work to be there.
—Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
The ship sailed on to Ascension Island, an isolated Atlantic outpost about 800 miles (1,300 kilometers) to the north, where a sick British man was taken off the ship and evacuated first to Ascension Island and then to South Africa by plane.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
An urgent update on three of our recent write-ups that have literally taken off down the home stretch.
—Josh Brown and Sean Russo, CNBC, 4 May 2026
After the test, the system had to be taken off so the ship could return to its usual duties.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Antonin Kinsky slipping, Micky van de Ven sliding, Kinsky getting his feet tangled up and then being taken off by then-coach Igor Tudor with Atleti already three goals up… genuinely astonishing.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Wharton is expected to start training camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, but he can be taken off the list at any point before Week 1.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
For years, Millete had maintained that his wife, 39 at the time of her disappearance, had taken off voluntarily from their home near Eastlake and was still alive.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Many had taken off work to be there.
—Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
The ship sailed on to Ascension Island, an isolated Atlantic outpost about 800 miles (1,300 kilometers) to the north, where a sick British man was taken off the ship and evacuated first to Ascension Island and then to South Africa by plane.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
An urgent update on three of our recent write-ups that have literally taken off down the home stretch.
—Josh Brown and Sean Russo, CNBC, 4 May 2026
After the test, the system had to be taken off so the ship could return to its usual duties.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken off
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Ogwumike, who sat out the Sparks’ victory over the Las Vegas Aces last weekend due to a hand injury, moved into sixth place on the WNBA’s career rebounding list with 3,312 and now has a franchise-record 2,339 made field goals for the Sparks.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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Ogwumike moved past Lisa Leslie, who had 2,332 field goals for the Sparks and 3,307 career rebounds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The device was one of two that had been removed from the garage of an apartment in Santa Monica after they were discovered by a tenant in July.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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These reversible connections can break under stress to absorb energy and then reform once the stress is removed.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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In many states, your employer can charge a small administrative fee for the cost of processing each garnishment, which is deducted from your pay.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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In some cases, up to 80% of an incarcerated person’s wages are deducted.—
Julia Bowling,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Healthcare and social assistance – a sector buoyed by an aging population – has gone from driving job gains to propping up the entire labor market.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The rainbow crosswalks along Cedar Springs Road in Dallas may be gone, but community members say their spirit remains strong.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Back in February, just two blocks from where Monday’s victim was attacked, an 88-year-old woman was shoved to the ground and robbed of her cane, cops said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2026
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Investigators said the 15-year-olds robbed Perry of a BB gun.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 June 2026
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The order from Phelan, who later abruptly departed his post in April, said the board should consider an officer's performance, competence and character, among other traits, as part of those qualifications.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Folsom is hiring a new city attorney to replace Steve Wang, who departed the role earlier this year.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Senior twins Riley and Reagan Cullivan put off a family vacation to Italy for one day to play in the title game.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Dropping Buds And Flowers An underwatered plant may put off flowering and fruiting while focusing on staying healthy.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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During a rundown play between third and home, a Verdugo Hills runner knocked over the Roosevelt third baseman.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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The explosion destroyed the rocket and the transporter erector tower that was holding the rocket in place, and also knocked over one of the two lightning towers at the site.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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“Taken off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20off. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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