1
as in exits
to leave a place often for another
I can only stay for a few minutes, and then I'll need to take off again
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2
as in removes
to rid oneself of (a garment)
take off your coat and stay awhile
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as in subtracts
to take away (an amount or number) from a total
the store will take an additional 20% off if you bring in this coupon
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as in robs
slang
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
a gangbanger who decided to take off some fast-food joint
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Recent Examples of takes off
Things take a turn when Claire takes off, only to come back covered in someone else’s blood.
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Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
And this is where the movie takes off from retro mythology to become its own slovenly mod thing.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Quadruple Loop This jump is more difficult because Malinin takes off and lands on the same leg, without the assistance of picking off the ice.
—Alice Park, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
As long as the flight takes off and lands, the transaction feels complete.
—Shain Shapiro, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
From there, the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway takes off, a 68-mile loop with tunnels and bridges that cuts through the park and the surrounding Black Hills National Forest.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
From the other side, the highway takes off in Madison and then bends off the main road to the charming town of New Glarus.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Unless Congress acts, American fliers are once again left to fend for themselves—refreshing apps, queuing at customer-service desks, and hoping their next flight takes off on time.
—AFAR Media, 5 Sep. 2025
Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
And this is where the movie takes off from retro mythology to become its own slovenly mod thing.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Quadruple Loop This jump is more difficult because Malinin takes off and lands on the same leg, without the assistance of picking off the ice.
—Alice Park, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
As long as the flight takes off and lands, the transaction feels complete.
—Shain Shapiro, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
From there, the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway takes off, a 68-mile loop with tunnels and bridges that cuts through the park and the surrounding Black Hills National Forest.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
From the other side, the highway takes off in Madison and then bends off the main road to the charming town of New Glarus.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Unless Congress acts, American fliers are once again left to fend for themselves—refreshing apps, queuing at customer-service desks, and hoping their next flight takes off on time.
—AFAR Media, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes off
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They will also be notified of other account activities, such as when their kid adds a new contact or exits a pre-approved group chat.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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After rain exits the area on Wednesday, a drier pattern is expected to move into North Texas.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The model in this proposal removes these barriers to entry and provides for an inclusive and accessible pathway that leads to success.—
Tri Ta,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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While residents may still have concerns about industrial neighbors, a facility that does not affect their electricity bills removes a central grievance driving bipartisan efforts to stop building data centers.—
Eric Schmidt,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the short term, Brooks’ injury robs the people of another confrontation with LeBron James.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Fife, the civil rights attorney, said counties’ failures to release people wastes taxpayer dollars but also robs people of their jobs, families and health care.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Frias departs at a fragile moment for Rady Children’s.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Chiefs could use another body at that spot if Bryan Cook departs in free agency, which is the most likely outcome.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The company deducts the tax preparation fee from your refund before depositing the remaining balance into your account.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Feb. 2026
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Two buyers can quote you 95% of the spot price to buy your gold assets, but if one deducts fees, shipping and assay costs from that price — and the other doesn't — there's a clear winner in the mix.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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As the train moves through the Hudson Valley and up toward the Canadian border, riverfront towns give way to wide expanses of water and distant mountain peaks.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The bodywork also moves now — the wings literally adjust as the car moves around the track, which sounds made up but isn’t.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Leaving clean laundry in the dryer or hamper only puts off a chore until later, keeps clean clothes from its proper place, and also risks wrinkles or someone accidentally mistaking it for dirty laundry instead.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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No frills, no fancy claims to fame; the Jet Set features the brand’s signature logo-print canvas, a clean and classic silhouette, and luxe gold hardware that goes with everything.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Confidence goes hand-in-hand with commitment right now.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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