1
as in exits
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 removes
to rid oneself of (a garment)
take off your coat and stay awhile
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as in subtracts
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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4
as in robs
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 takes off
Meet the man whose calculations quietly determine how, and whether, your next flight takes off.
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Toni Odejimi, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
In the clip, Gelli Haha and her backup dancers twirl around vibrant decor in the sky before the singer hops behind the steering wheel of a huge, fluffy cloud and takes off on a trippy voyage.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
An aircraft takes off from Beirut Airport as smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike Tuesday.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Things take a turn when Claire takes off, only to come back covered in someone else’s blood.
—Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
And this is where the movie takes off from retro mythology to become its own slovenly mod thing.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Quadruple Loop This jump is more difficult because Malinin takes off and lands on the same leg, without the assistance of picking off the ice.
—Alice Park, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
As long as the flight takes off and lands, the transaction feels complete.
—Shain Shapiro, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
From there, the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway takes off, a 68-mile loop with tunnels and bridges that cuts through the park and the surrounding Black Hills National Forest.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Toni Odejimi, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
In the clip, Gelli Haha and her backup dancers twirl around vibrant decor in the sky before the singer hops behind the steering wheel of a huge, fluffy cloud and takes off on a trippy voyage.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
An aircraft takes off from Beirut Airport as smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike Tuesday.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Things take a turn when Claire takes off, only to come back covered in someone else’s blood.
—Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
And this is where the movie takes off from retro mythology to become its own slovenly mod thing.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Quadruple Loop This jump is more difficult because Malinin takes off and lands on the same leg, without the assistance of picking off the ice.
—Alice Park, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
As long as the flight takes off and lands, the transaction feels complete.
—Shain Shapiro, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
From there, the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway takes off, a 68-mile loop with tunnels and bridges that cuts through the park and the surrounding Black Hills National Forest.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes off
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MrBeast exits the arena, off to another afternoon shoot.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Authorities said in March of 2025, a hunter found part of a human skull in Plymouth, near the breakdown lane of Route 3 North between exits 13 and 14.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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While the norm is that a toner should be an astringent that removes grime and dirt while balancing the pH, Korean toners work to give the skin instant hydration as the first step after cleansing with a face wash.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Our other favorite pet hair removers This device removes pet hair from all kinds of fabrics without snagging them.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The calculation also subtracts income from Roth conversions and retirement plan rollovers.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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The story follows Tereza, a recent high school graduate whose life is upended by a relentless diagnosis that gradually robs her of her sight.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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After seeing the financial circumstances of his community members, Sinise's character enters a bank — where Wilson is the guard — and robs it for cash.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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The five-night journey departs from Istanbul and winds through Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, and Austria, with stops in Bucharest and Budapest before its final arrival in Paris.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 May 2026
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Matt hopped on Reddit and pleaded for his fellow Sixers fans to buy Amtrak Flex tickets, which are fully refundable if canceled before the train departs.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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What happened Imagine an ATM that checks your balance, dispenses the money, then deducts the amount from your account.—
Emin Gün Sirer,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The state’s homestead market-value exclusion program automatically deducts a certain amount of value for the purpose of calculating property taxes.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Light-diffusing pigments blur the look of dark circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone with a soft-focus effect, while the proprietary Flex Form Matrix technology creates a breathable layer that moves with the skin throughout the day—without settling into fine lines or creasing.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
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Leaving clean laundry in the dryer or hamper only puts off a chore until later, keeps clean clothes from its proper place, and also risks wrinkles or someone accidentally mistaking it for dirty laundry instead.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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