takes (away)

present tense third-person singular of take (away)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes (away)
Verb
  • Adding peels to soups or grinding them into a powder to use in other recipes boosts nutrition and eliminates food waste.
    Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Blasena emphasizes that lighting and draping that eliminates unsightly walls can make a space feel intimate, while a focal bar, signature cocktails, a photo booth, and late-night tchotchkes, such as glow sticks, flashing glasses, and flip flops, can amp up the atmosphere.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Regular cleaning removes stains, preserves air quality, and helps your rugs last longer.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The bill also removes exemptions for people experiencing homelessness and veterans.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Takes (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20%28away%29. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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