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
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.
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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
In the 11th minute, Ferland Mendy was taken off injured, with Fran Garcia coming on to replace him.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 5 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
When agents later searched them, much of the apparent impersonation gear had already been taken off.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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
In the 11th minute, Ferland Mendy was taken off injured, with Fran Garcia coming on to replace him.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 5 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
When agents later searched them, much of the apparent impersonation gear had already been taken off.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken off
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Seventeen states in total are challenging companies with prediction markets — like Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase and Robinhood — and one has moved to ban them entirely.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Chevron and the state have been in a tense relationship for years; Chevron moved its headquarters out of California in 2024 after complaining about state and local regulations, and is currently buying oil shipped through an offshore pipeline that California has attempted to keep shut down.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 May 2026
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The National Park Service had removed the flag in February, citing federal guidance that limited the agency to displaying only the American, Interior Department and POW/MIA flags.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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An example cited was the use of voices of Drake and The Weeknd to produce Heart on My Sleeve, which went viral in 2023 and was later removed from music streaming services.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Because those contributions are deducted at the 37% rate, the IRS subsidizes another $8,510.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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If the family participates in the business as an active investment, the depreciation can potentially be deducted against income on other investments like stocks, Hans added.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Both Mike McDaniel and Tua Tagovailoa are gone, with Jeff Hafley and Malik Willis now the team’s coach and quarterback.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Both Titus and Cortez Masto introduced bills addressing the gripe, but those efforts have gone nowhere, and their barrage of social media posts trying to call attention to the issue have failed to create political momentum.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
14 May 2026
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Feduccia and the Rays were robbed of back-to-back homers in the sixth by their own ballpark.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 May 2026
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Yount’s fine catch with two outs in the ninth inning robbed Eddie Murray from breaking up a no-hitter.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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The outbreak aboard the MV Hondius began after a Dutch cruise ship carrying 147 passengers and crew departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Earlier Thursday afternoon, the plane departed Akron Fulton Regional Airport — just a few miles from the crash site — before the pilot turned back and canceled the landing for unknown reasons, WEWS reported.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Leadership over the years have put off the messy task of winding the radio business down due to its iconic status at the company.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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That sports car was pitched as a more accessible model for those put off by the Viper’s $70,000 price tag, but never went into production.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
22 May 2026
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The Chicago Fire Department responded after the wind knocked over the plane at the airport on Chicago's Southwest Side.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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When Madrid defender Rudiger knocked over Torres on the edge of the penalty area, the free-kick position to the right of centre was not in the ideal spot for a right-footer.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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“Taken off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20off. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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