takes out

present tense third-person singular of take out
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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of takes out Omega walks onto the ramp with a metal pipe and quickly takes out the Don Callis Family members to make the save. Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 When Zuko takes out the guards to help Team Avatar escape, Azula shows up as the two begin an epic, fiery battle combining Zuko’s red flames with her blue ones. Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 But Castle brought backup this time, and Esposito (Jon Huertas) takes out Tyson through a window. Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026 The approach takes out as much tumor as possible, while preserving important brain functions. Molly McCrea, CBS News, 18 June 2026 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. Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes out
Verb
  • And Denise, rather than retreating from the action, unleashes a piercing battle cry and plunges into the mayhem head on.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The cell unleashes a string of attacks across London as part of a destabilization campaign.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That level of integration removes much of the guesswork that traditionally accompanies resin printing.
    Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Resistance training is also key to preventing the muscle loss that accompanies weight loss from GLP-1 medications, aging and recovering from injury.
    Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Juicing cherries and plums removes most or all of their fiber, making whole fruits a better option for supporting cardiovascular health.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2026
  • And choosing a washer with a higher spin speed (up to about 1,000 RPM) removes more water before drying, which shortens air-dry time significantly.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • To get even with Kanan, Juke murders Raq, her surrogate mother.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Moriarty has reported on the yogurt shop murders for over 30 years.
    Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • May 19 Just three months before her death, Panettiere releases her candid memoir detailing the progression of a once-exciting, new relationship that quickly escalated into years of domestic violence.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Continue reading … ATTACK THWARTED — DOJ releases images of woman accused of stocking up for New York State Capitol bomb plot.
    , FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Fraser noted that a portion of the erecting shop, which will receive a more modest round of repairs, dates to 1869.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Still, Cowing seems the 49ers’ best bet to end a punt-return-touchdown drought that dates to Week 1 of the 2011 season.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • However, if Miller withdraws after Monday, Republicans would reportedly have no nominee to replace him on the ballot.
    Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • If a friend withdraws, reach out softly and offer clear help without pressure.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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“Takes out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20out. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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