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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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
Michigan junior point guard Elliot Cadeau was taken off a team bus Wednesday afternoon before the team departed for Indianapolis and evaluated for an allergic reaction, university officials said.
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Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The 18-year-old was taken off the oval in 2022 for allegedly punching a high school classmate in the groin, leading to a felony charge that was reduced to a misdemeanor before eventually being dropped.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Still, Smith was taken off the Sharks’ top line alongside Macklin Celebrini and replaced by Michael Misa at times during the second period.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
To be honest, even with the public spectacle of a trial now taken off CAA’s plate, most of Musero’s case had been trimmed back in June last year (see below), so a lot of what could have taken place on the record and in public would have been somewhere between embarrassing and performative.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Vietnam’s Duong Thi Van was taken off late in the game after a clash of heads with Japan’s Mina Tanaka.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Shikha Jain, a partner and head of consumer, North America at Simon-Kucher, a commercial strategy consulting firm, agreed, adding that the non-alcoholic beverage industry has also taken off.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026
The death penalty has not yet been taken off the table.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
This is something that's so special and has taken off and gone through the roof.
—February 25, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The 18-year-old was taken off the oval in 2022 for allegedly punching a high school classmate in the groin, leading to a felony charge that was reduced to a misdemeanor before eventually being dropped.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Still, Smith was taken off the Sharks’ top line alongside Macklin Celebrini and replaced by Michael Misa at times during the second period.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
To be honest, even with the public spectacle of a trial now taken off CAA’s plate, most of Musero’s case had been trimmed back in June last year (see below), so a lot of what could have taken place on the record and in public would have been somewhere between embarrassing and performative.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Vietnam’s Duong Thi Van was taken off late in the game after a clash of heads with Japan’s Mina Tanaka.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Shikha Jain, a partner and head of consumer, North America at Simon-Kucher, a commercial strategy consulting firm, agreed, adding that the non-alcoholic beverage industry has also taken off.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026
The death penalty has not yet been taken off the table.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
This is something that's so special and has taken off and gone through the roof.
—February 25, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken off
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Detroit, coming off a 3-2 loss to Ottawa on Tuesday, snapped a two-game skid and moved into a tie in points with the Senators for ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings — and a point back of the New York Islanders.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Toyota has also moved recently to discount its existing bZ electric crossover SUV.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The previous bill would have also instituted a $35 co-pay for hospital inpatient stays, which has been removed in the committee substitution.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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From that, between $600 and $850 is deducted for the quota, along with additional payments for travel debt and communal living expenses, Kim said.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Department of Education disbursed the money to the school, which deducted the tuition costs and forwarded the remaining balance to the student to cover living expenses.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Requests for comment from key figures have largely gone unanswered.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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But so far, the engagement and transparency process hasn’t gone well.—
Desiree Mathurin
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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We were robbed of an incredible human.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The 21-year-old McGonigle, who was robbed of his first home run by center fielder Jackson Merrill in the second, worked a 10-pitch at-bat against Wandy Peralta in a lefty-on-lefty matchup that culminated with a single to right field that brought in Gleyber Torres and Colt Keith for a 4-2 lead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The vessels carrying nine people departed from Isla Mujeres in southern Mexico on March 20 and then lost contact, fueling concern in Mexico, Cuba and beyond.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The passenger plane, which had 162 passengers and six crew members aboard, had departed from San Francisco and was advised by air traffic control to watch for a military helicopter flying near the airport, according to United Airlines.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Is the instant reaction to be put off your guard or wonder how this person even found themselves at your show?—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the center of town, Perryville House—with its garden-facing suites and Georgian architecture—makes a compelling case for putting off your departure.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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See where tornadoes touched down, hail sizes reported, trees knocked over and roads closed due to flooding.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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One of the vehicles that was hit was pushed onto the median and knocked over a traffic signal.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Taken off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20off. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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