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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
On request, Dawson then takes out more goodies from the bag, each boot adorned in a unique design that makes the otherwise plain white shoes pop with an authentic flash of personality.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Played by Mark Hamill (with a healthy dose of de-aging visual effects), the Jedi Master boards Moff Gideon’s ship and swiftly takes out all of his Dark Troopers.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Katz said that's the best way to know if your title is being searched, if someone claims a right to your deed, or if someone takes out a mortgage on your property.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Mirta takes out her phone to show us pictures of Leslie singing and dancing at a family party, wiping back tears at the happy memory.
—Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
Another officer then takes out a cell phone and points it as if taking a photo.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
However, if Hollis wins and indeed takes out Pope the winner could be up for grabs.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Played by Mark Hamill (with a healthy dose of de-aging visual effects), the Jedi Master boards Moff Gideon’s ship and swiftly takes out all of his Dark Troopers.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Katz said that's the best way to know if your title is being searched, if someone claims a right to your deed, or if someone takes out a mortgage on your property.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Mirta takes out her phone to show us pictures of Leslie singing and dancing at a family party, wiping back tears at the happy memory.
—Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
Another officer then takes out a cell phone and points it as if taking a photo.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
However, if Hollis wins and indeed takes out Pope the winner could be up for grabs.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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.
—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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Take the Episode 3 scene in which Oreana unleashes her metal Maglight on her cheating boyfriend's pickup truck, a cinematic strike spurred on by her supportive friend Carter (Finn Little) urinating on the rig.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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At Sony Hall, as part of the Blue Note Jazz Festival, Mdou Moctar unleashes riffy jams inspired by assouf, a fusionist Tuareg guitar music (June 7).—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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The plan removes hundreds of millions of emissions allowances but creates a new incentive pool and more free permits for industry, aiming to keep refineries and manufacturing from leaving the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In general, electrification cuts energy costs, removes the volatility of fuel prices, and builds more resilient operations.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Kingpin’s enforcer Buck Cashman (Arty Froushan) shockingly murders Deputy Mayor Daniel Blake (Michael Gandolfini) in a showdown of Fisk’s two right-hand men.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Geillis, on her quest to install Bonnie Prince Charlie on the throne, murders her husband as a blood sacrifice and walks through the stones.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Big props also to editor Greg Ng, VFX supervisor Edward Douglas and the appropriate electronic score from Parsons and Edo van Breeman that accompanies this bizarro land full of constant noises that offer clues for what lies within these walls and behind these doors — or not.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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Tahrir al-Khatib said the joy that accompanies Eid has been silenced in Gaza.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Israel wants to disarm Hezbollah immediately before the Israeli military ends its operations in Lebanon and withdraws its troops from dozens of villages and towns.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Jasmine withdraws much of the time.—
Larissa MacFarquhar,
New Yorker,
28 May 2026
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That assassinates Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sparking retaliatory attacks by Iran across the Middle East.—
Jill Lawrence,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Soleimani assassination | Trump orders a drone strike in Iraq that assassinates Qasem Soleimani, an influential Iranian military commander.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
1 Mar. 2026
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How Insulin Resistance Works in the Body Insulin is the hormone your pancreas releases to move sugar out of your bloodstream and into your cells, where it is used for energy.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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The compound dates back 92 years with roots tied to early lakefront development along the East Shore and a preservation-minded era when landowners organized to protect the forest setting.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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End dates for South Florida schools range from late May to early June.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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