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a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect
a sitcom that's a takeoff of an old TV show from the 1960s
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Recent Examples of takeoffs
Inside my briefcase was a fat folder that contained all my material takeoffs, the bids from subs, and a dot-matrix printout of a basic spreadsheet showing all of the costs, along with the total cost.
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Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Preliminary data from the Federal Aviation Administration shows that O’Hare saw more than 857,000 takeoffs and landings last year.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The tool quickly generates takeoffs — or complete material and resource lists needed to draw up project quotes — and seamlessly allows contractors to directly buy everything from Home Depot.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
The last time those key engine mount parts were examined closely was in October 2021, and the plane wasn't due for another detailed inspection for roughly 7,000 more takeoffs and landings.
—CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
By providing a powerful initial boost, the technology could assist rocket launches and aircraft takeoffs, reducing fuel use during the most energy-intensive phase of flight.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
Charlotte’s airport is the sixth-busiest airport in the world for takeoffs and landings, according to preliminary rankings by Airports Council International.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
The innovative aerodynamics also include wings that are longer than those on other aircraft of the same size, allowing for steeper takeoffs, the ability to reach higher altitudes, and the presentation of an oversize cabin.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
When flying is the only option, opt for direct flights, since fewer takeoffs and landings means lower emissions.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025
Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Preliminary data from the Federal Aviation Administration shows that O’Hare saw more than 857,000 takeoffs and landings last year.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The tool quickly generates takeoffs — or complete material and resource lists needed to draw up project quotes — and seamlessly allows contractors to directly buy everything from Home Depot.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
The last time those key engine mount parts were examined closely was in October 2021, and the plane wasn't due for another detailed inspection for roughly 7,000 more takeoffs and landings.
—CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
By providing a powerful initial boost, the technology could assist rocket launches and aircraft takeoffs, reducing fuel use during the most energy-intensive phase of flight.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
Charlotte’s airport is the sixth-busiest airport in the world for takeoffs and landings, according to preliminary rankings by Airports Council International.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
The innovative aerodynamics also include wings that are longer than those on other aircraft of the same size, allowing for steeper takeoffs, the ability to reach higher altitudes, and the presentation of an oversize cabin.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
When flying is the only option, opt for direct flights, since fewer takeoffs and landings means lower emissions.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takeoffs
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The yacht has even been nominated as a a finalist in two awards at the 2026 BOAT Design & Innovation Awards, taking place in February, offering the opportunity to catch one of the year’s most exciting events on one of the most exciting yacht launches of the last 12 months.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And even SpaceX, which is famously prolific and technically adept in launching people and satellites safely, has had a few hiccups — a tiny handful of Falcon 9 rocket launches or landings have failed over the past decade, requiring investigations that briefly grounded the fleet.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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O'Brien then recalled his time on The Harvard Lampoon, his alma mater's humor publication also known for its parodies of magazines.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Each of the first three episodes takes place in a different decade and parodies a different generational style of sitcom.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Way better than dusty game show and dinner party spoofs.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Jan. 2026
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What’s Upstairs at the Downstairs is always a patchwork of mild satire, blatant spoofs, witty music, local jokes.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Takeoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takeoffs. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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