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Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes (away)
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This eliminates a build-up of moisture on surfaces, such as your deck or patio, to shelter them.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026 -
This approach reduces visual noise and eliminates the need to constantly rotate, store, or reassess items throughout the year.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Brushing helps prevent matting, removes debris and can reduce dry skin caused by indoor heating.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the video posted on social media, a woman standing on a chair removes her sneaker and throws it across the room at a child crawling on the ground.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Takes (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20%28away%29. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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