1
as in unleashes
to find emotional release for
he took out his frustrations by splitting a cord of firewood
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2
as in goes out (with)
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 removes
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 murders
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 takes out
The 2022 bare-knuckle holiday sensation Violent Night followed an embittered Santa, armed with lethal combat skills, who takes out a team of ruthless mercenaries to rescue a girl and her family.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
And to be clear, there's no extra power here, no gigantic wing that takes out flocks of birds, and no pink STI badge on the trunk.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
And to be clear, there's no extra power here, no gigantic wing that takes out flocks of birds, and no pink STI badge on the trunk.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes out
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Continue reading … 'HIT PIECE' – DHS unleashes on magazine claiming Kristi Noem doesn't actually run agency.—
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FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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The mining of coal, for example, unleashes massive amounts of methane into the atmosphere.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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This shortcut removes the hassle of digging through menus and makes sharing directions effortless.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Exfoliation Post-Care Exfoliating your skin removes the dead skin cells from the surface, exposing new skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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Terrifying beasts, murders most foul, posh French zombies and a sequel to one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The show is not just the story of the fallout after 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) murders his classmate Katie (Emilia Holliday).—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
15 Aug. 2025
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While not a musical, the show does feature an extraordinary musical score that perfectly accompanies magnificent visuals.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Sep. 2025
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Not that the Aztecs don’t appreciate the buzz that accompanies a big win.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If America now withdraws from its leadership role in diplomatic efforts to end the war, the bloodshed will only continue.—
Dmytro Razumkov,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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Cabaret is cutting its Broadway run short as star Billy Porter withdraws from the production.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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The government on Friday releases more comprehensive figures on consumer spending in August, which includes purchases of services, as part of its monthly Personal Consumption Expenditures report.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Expect to hear more information in the near future when Dallas releases another injury report.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Check out the Black Parade 2026 trailer and the full list of new tour dates below.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
22 Sep. 2025
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Pastrnak missed the first half-week with knee tendinitis, an issue that dates to last season.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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That means, the two are booked and busy serving gothic style slays all day — with one exception.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Takes out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20out. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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