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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
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.
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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
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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Their uneasy dynamic fractures when the attorney embarks on a consuming affair with a younger woman, igniting a volatile love triangle that unleashes obsession, betrayal and a ruthless battle for control of the family fortune.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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The reigning monarch, president or dictator then unleashes the national army/armed forces upon the populace/rioters in an attempt to quell the unrest.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Taking ownership removes friction and increases follow-through.—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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The bill also removes administrative requirements like licensing, inspection, additional insurance thresholds, professional management mandates and conditional-use permits.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her unscrupulous, power-hungry uncle Claudius (Kôji Yakusho) murders his own brother to become king.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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That’s partly because its senseless violence, inspired by the Manson murders among other grisly homicides, feels all too plausible.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2026
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His sweeping theme for Jurassic Park accompanies the first view of a herd of brontosauruses, matching the wide-eyed wonder of Sam Neill and Laura Dern beat for beat.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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In Guinea-Bissau, Nour accompanies Gloria for a ceremony honoring the latter’s father, who died two years prior.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Antonio Delgado withdraws from New York governor race after Mamdani backs Hochul.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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As the Church withdraws its sanction, the exorcists must confront the demonic force alone, pushing their faith to its limits as the entity threatens global annihilation.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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To sum up the series finale’s key moments, in the college timeline, Bree (Cat Missal), in a rage of anger after finding out that Lucy (Grace Van Patten) was the person Evan (Branden Cook) had cheated with, releases the tape of Lucy admitting to lying about being raped.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Who releases Lucy's confession tape?—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Maur Castle, a lovely chateau that dates to 1285, is home to the Castle Rooftop Deluxe Suite.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Predicted dates for both 2024 and 2025 only ended in disappointment.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Teyana Taylor slays in red at an event in Las Vegas, while Hudson Williams smiles for the cameras at Men's Fashion Week in Milan.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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Chriselle Lim demonstrates that a precise center part, along with a straight style, is the perfect formula for a sharp bob that slays.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Takes out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20out. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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