taking (away)

Definition of taking (away)next
present participle of take (away)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking (away)
Verb
  • But what specific goals did this Administration have in removing Maduro and taking control?
    Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
  • But the season ended with a blowout loss in Seattle last week, removing the dream scenario of the 49ers lifting the Lombardi Trophy on their home field.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • It was last renovated in the 1990s by Andrés Balazs, who gave it a more contemporary feel without eliminating old-school charms.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
  • By eliminating heavy abrasion, jeans are less lightly to breakdown prematurely.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Taking (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20%28away%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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