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as in unleashed
to find emotional release for
he took out his frustrations by splitting a cord of firewood
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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
After going to lottery headquarters on Tuesday, June 9, Michael took home $623,579 once federal and state taxes were taken out, officials said.
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Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Some have taken out high-interest loans against their settlement, which are eating up a greater percentage of their payout with each passing year.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
For loans taken out after July 1, 2014, monthly payments will be based on 10% of discretionary income and spread over 20 years before the remainder is forgiven.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 10 June 2026
Under the terms of IBR, borrowers pay 10% of their discretionary income each month if their loans were taken out on or after July 1, 2014.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The project, which comes from LA’s Diamant Rouge Entertainment, is being taken out now to international buyers.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 May 2026
The original plane was taken out of service when a fuel leak was discovered and reported to maintenance, the NTSB disclosed.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Brent Barry, taken out of mothballs, was solid.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Cirie’s best ally, Ozzy, got put on a tribe without her and got taken out, partially because of Aubry, who took advantage of the golden opportunity and worked with the more powerful Jonathan to target him.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Some have taken out high-interest loans against their settlement, which are eating up a greater percentage of their payout with each passing year.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
For loans taken out after July 1, 2014, monthly payments will be based on 10% of discretionary income and spread over 20 years before the remainder is forgiven.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 10 June 2026
Under the terms of IBR, borrowers pay 10% of their discretionary income each month if their loans were taken out on or after July 1, 2014.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The project, which comes from LA’s Diamant Rouge Entertainment, is being taken out now to international buyers.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 May 2026
The original plane was taken out of service when a fuel leak was discovered and reported to maintenance, the NTSB disclosed.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Brent Barry, taken out of mothballs, was solid.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Cirie’s best ally, Ozzy, got put on a tribe without her and got taken out, partially because of Aubry, who took advantage of the golden opportunity and worked with the more powerful Jonathan to target him.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken out
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Taking the helm as bureau chief in 1980, Briscoe charted the waning years of Ferdinand Marcos’ authoritarian regime and the turmoil unleashed by the assassination of opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Fox News contributor and OutKick founder Clay Travis unleashed on the National Football League in a heartfelt testimony regarding the cost of watching games from home.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The spokesperson said two of the people on board had non-life-threatening injuries, and the other two passengers accompanied the injured to the hospital.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Elizabeth waved to the crowd, accompanied by her first two children, a then-Prince Charles and Princess Anne on June 10, 1954.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Eco effort While the property has removed single-use plastics from the guest rooms and spa, small single-use plastic water bottles are still prevalent throughout the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The papery outer layers are removed before consumption, helping reduce exposure.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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If someone was caught, and murdered, scraps of their body were circulated as souvenirs and passed down through generations of white families as heirlooms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Austrians believe he was murdered for refusing to join the German team.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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As of Sunday evening, the names of those killed had yet to be released.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Ukraine’s emergency services said a fire had affected 800 square meters of the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, and released images that showed damage to the building.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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However, properties that pre-dated the park, like Playa Cativo—which was originally a family-run farm—were allowed to continue operating under private ownership.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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According to the lawsuit, the federal government’s only formal communication with the county regarding the project was a one-paragraph letter dated June 21, 2023, and forwarded by an Elmwood Capital representative.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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In 1979, Pamela’s father, Lord Louis Mountbatten, was assassinated by the IRA when a bomb exploded aboard his fishing boat.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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Jordan was later elected to the Missouri House of Representatives before being assassinated and killed outside the Green Duck in 1970.—
J.M. Banks
June 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Iran is preparing a July funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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At the time Chhabria made his finding in 2024, Ervin had been awaiting execution in the November 1986 killing of Carlene McDonald, who was slain in an alleged murder-for-hire plot believed by prosecutors to be masterminded by the woman’s ex-husband.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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“Taken out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20out. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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