takes (away)

Definition of takes (away)next
present tense third-person singular of take (away)

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Verb
  • This eliminates broad, flat sidewalls to deliver the wind-shedding performance for which dome tents are known.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Your cheeks, forehead and jawline stay off the pillow, which eliminates the mechanical folding that creates sleep wrinkles over time.
    Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • With a unique two-in-one design, this tool effectively removes any trace of stems, cores, and seeds from both full-size bell peppers and smaller ones like jalapenos.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Pine-Sol removes that grime without scratching the appliances.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Takes (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20%28away%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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