TAKES OFF (ON) Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

takes off (on)

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present tense third-person singular of take off (on)

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The track apes the softly anthemic approach of U2, Coldplay, and the National—until all of that elegant uplift topples like an overly ambitious wedding cake.

— Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
But if getting Andy back in the Runway fold feels a lot like getting her into it in the first film, that feeling will only persist, as the sequel apes the original feature nearly beat for beat, with some small swaps here and there.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026

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In another nod to Scream, Cheri Oteri parodies Courteney Cox’s Gale Weathers as the comically unethical news anchor Gail Hailstorm.

— Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 June 2026
Ben Hania’s film before that, 2020’s Oscar-nominated The Man Who Sold His Skin, parodies the art world’s fetishization of refugees.

— Alexander Durie, Time, 3 Mar. 2026

Definition of parodies

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The designs were inspired by Versailles, literally and philosophically, from the mirrors on the ceiling to the primary bedroom that mimics Marie Antoinette’s (the bed itself has sumptuous privacy curtains).

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
The light-catching base mimics the sparkle of sun hitting the water, while the fish-bone details add a cheeky contrast.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of mimics

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Now everyone looks better and everyone looks the same and everyone parrots important key words and everyone uses punchy action verbs.

— Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 2 June 2026
Smelly parrots the size of small cats The kakapo is a majestic creature that can live for 60 to 80 years.

— Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026

Definition of parrots

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What everyday skills should kids practice before the first week of school?

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026
Running under the surface of the film is the anxiety that kids his age are lucky to secure any job, even one as low-paying and exploitative as Erika’s studio assistant.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

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Over the weekend, movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment accused Robinhood of creating an unauthorized market that imitates trading in AMC shares through its overseas platform without the company’s approval.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
Sometimes life imitates art, but other times, art imitates life.

— Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Definition of imitates

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Vava, Brazil vs Sweden, 1958 (second goal) Garrincha torments Sweden left-back Sven Axbom — not for the first time — and Vava is on hand to complete a carbon copy of his first goal.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Caleb and Kayda spend a few minutes chatting in the Say Less nook, and Zach torments himself with mental images of them making out just outside of view.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 22 June 2026

Definition of torments

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Irwin is uncertain if the second infestation of bed bugs last weekend were ones that weren’t caught the first time, or if a person brought new bed bugs in.

— Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Not too much bugs him, but he sometimes is annoyed by his baby sister and doesn’t trust people who put pineapple on their pizza.

— Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2026

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