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
As their respective careers have taken off (Nell is a singer-songwriter), the siblings have been by each other's side.
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
The Avs challenged for offsides, and the goal was taken off the board.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
This may be a massive legal liability for AI companies—one that could potentially cost the industry billions of dollars in copyright-infringement judgments, and lead products to be taken off the market.
—Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
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.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 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
Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
The Avs challenged for offsides, and the goal was taken off the board.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
This may be a massive legal liability for AI companies—one that could potentially cost the industry billions of dollars in copyright-infringement judgments, and lead products to be taken off the market.
—Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
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.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 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
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
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Investigators removed the children from Brian's home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The move means the UAE has removed British universities from a list of higher education institutions eligible for state scholarships amid growing tensions over London's decision not to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, The Financial Times reported.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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An Associated Press investigation in 2010 found that some students were being forced to dance at strip clubs, while others were being paid less than $1 an hour after labor brokers deducted fees.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Previously, the amount that could be deducted was capped at $10,000.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
2 Jan. 2026
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Below, shop the best belt bag deals of the month before they’re gone for good.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Based on Agatha Christie’s thrilling mystery, the upcoming Netflix series of the same name is a detective story about a sleuth who investigates a prank gone tragically wrong.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The pandemic robbed the 2022 Games in Beijing of their luster.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Wiser heads, though, can see that the fraud also robbed funds from those who needed them the most and that rooting out fraud should not be a partisan issue.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Once the clock struck zero and quarterback Jordan Love’s final prayer fell unanswered in the end zone, Policy swiftly departed without much expression.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Now, New England is once again atop the AFC East, their first division victory since Tom Brady departed Boston.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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And in one play-killing blow, running back RJ Harvey’s attempt to throw a chip-block knocked over the 320-pound Meinerz.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Use containers with tight-fitting lids to prevent spills in case they are knocked over.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Taken off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20off. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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