1
as in unleashed
to find emotional release for
he took out his frustrations by splitting a cord of firewood
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2
as in accompanied
to go on a social engagement with
she'd like to take the new boy out to the movies sometime
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as in removed
to take away from a place or position
the airline passenger took his laptop computer out of its carrying case
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as in murdered
to put to death deliberately
the rumor is that the CIA is planning to take him out before he can seize control of the country
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Recent Examples of taken out
This postgame-adjacent interview could’ve been taken out of context.
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Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
This set from the Good Grips collection is made of borosilicate glass, which is food-safe like standard glass, but also more resistant to heat—meaning it can be taken out of the freezer and popped straight into the microwave to reheat leftovers without shattering.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
When parts of circulating BTC are taken out of the liquid supply, the amount available for trading goes down.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
The delays have caused extra anguish for some plaintiffs who have taken out loans against their settlement.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
CrowdStrike attorneys disputed many of the assertions, saying they had been taken out of context.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Since the discovery of gold here, in 1898, billions of dollars have been taken out of Nome’s beach and from the bottom of the Bering Sea, just offshore.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Past statements or e-mails can be taken out of context, with dangerous results, so carefully phrase your statements in board meetings or in e-mails — and avoid intemperate or sarcastic remarks.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
The houseboats can sleep up to six people and can be taken out on the water.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
This set from the Good Grips collection is made of borosilicate glass, which is food-safe like standard glass, but also more resistant to heat—meaning it can be taken out of the freezer and popped straight into the microwave to reheat leftovers without shattering.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
When parts of circulating BTC are taken out of the liquid supply, the amount available for trading goes down.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
The delays have caused extra anguish for some plaintiffs who have taken out loans against their settlement.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
CrowdStrike attorneys disputed many of the assertions, saying they had been taken out of context.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Since the discovery of gold here, in 1898, billions of dollars have been taken out of Nome’s beach and from the bottom of the Bering Sea, just offshore.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Past statements or e-mails can be taken out of context, with dangerous results, so carefully phrase your statements in board meetings or in e-mails — and avoid intemperate or sarcastic remarks.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
The houseboats can sleep up to six people and can be taken out on the water.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken out
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Steyer has unleashed a flood of videos advertising his positions, which notably, given his heavy spending, include calling for a ban on campaign giving by corporations and reigning in electrical utility companies to lower costs for Californians.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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These autocrats have watched and learned as Erdoğan has scapegoated various rival groups in his country, branding them shadowy forces unleashed by the American philanthropist George Soros.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
3 Feb. 2026
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Prayer requests have accompanied Guthrie’s calls for help locating her mother.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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He was accompanied by Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who described the treaty as the most important step in the bilateral partnership in three decades.—
NINIEK KARMINI,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Temah was ordered to appear in immigration court three times but failed to appear, resulting in an immigration judge ordering him removed from the country in absentia, ICE said.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Ali’s belt was removed from Christie’s sale listing, perhaps an indication that there might be some uncertainty surrounding authenticity.—
Julie Brener Davich,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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The book's Japanese translator was murdered, and others associated with it were attacked.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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In a desperate bid to recover his losses, he's murdered after fixing a boxing match.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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Key Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa was arrested by heavily armed men on Sunday night, his supporters said, just hours after he had been released from a jail where he was held as a political prisoner.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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According to a statement released by Bad Bunny’s publicist, the couple had first invited Bad Bunny to attend their wedding but were instead invited to be part of the Apple Music halftime show performance.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The All American Halftime Show was heavy on guitars, Americana, and Christian praise, and was bracketed by tributes to Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, who was assassinated in September.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2026
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Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in September while speaking at a Utah university, established Turning Point USA in 2012 to encourage young people to engage in free speech and advocate for conservative policies.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
6 Feb. 2026
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The new letter to the state, dated, February 4, 2026, was addressed to Susan Fracasso Rapid Response Coordinator Connecticut Department of Labor, Wethersfield.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Analysts say $70,000 is a key level to watch as the digital asset’s downturn deepens, according to a Citi note to clients dated Tuesday.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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The slaying dramatized the perils faced by journalists in Mexico, where scores have been slain in recent years.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS TIME CAPSULE – Archaeologists find 'elite site' on land once owned by legendary king slain at famous battle.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Taken out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20out. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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