1
as in giving way (to)
to find emotional release for
he took out his frustrations by splitting a cord of firewood
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2
as in going out (with)
to go on a social engagement with
she'd like to take the new boy out to the movies sometime
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3
as in removing
to take away from a place or position
the airline passenger took his laptop computer out of its carrying case
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as in murdering
to put to death deliberately
the rumor is that the CIA is planning to take him out before he can seize control of the country
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Recent Examples of taking out
Even the journalists in the press box stood to acclaim Yamal’s greatness, taking out their phones to capture the moment for posterity.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
In May, Tribune Publishing struck a deal to buy the Daily Herald after waging a monthslong campaign — including taking out several full-page print ads in the Chicago Tribune — to convince the suburban newspaper’s employee owners to support the sale.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
During the past twelve months, the Kospi stock index has virtually tripled, with many investors taking out margin loans to play the market or expand their positions.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
While this is not federally required for borrowers taking out proprietary mortgages not insured by the FHA, most state and local governments also require it for these loans.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Spencer Pratt made animal welfare a key platform in his unsuccessful campaign for mayor, taking out billboard space around town showing himself surrounded by dogs and railing against animal abuse in social media posts.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Such declines are evident, in part, through a sharp decrease in developers taking out building permits from City Hall for new construction, per the report.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Opening statements were set for Thursday in the murder trial of a former Texas high school athlete accused of taking out a knife during a track meet and fatally stabbing a 17-year-old competitor from a rival team in the stadium's bleachers.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
First, that the guests are considerate and grateful, even if that does not mean taking out the trash.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Ben Church, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
In May, Tribune Publishing struck a deal to buy the Daily Herald after waging a monthslong campaign — including taking out several full-page print ads in the Chicago Tribune — to convince the suburban newspaper’s employee owners to support the sale.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
During the past twelve months, the Kospi stock index has virtually tripled, with many investors taking out margin loans to play the market or expand their positions.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
While this is not federally required for borrowers taking out proprietary mortgages not insured by the FHA, most state and local governments also require it for these loans.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Spencer Pratt made animal welfare a key platform in his unsuccessful campaign for mayor, taking out billboard space around town showing himself surrounded by dogs and railing against animal abuse in social media posts.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Such declines are evident, in part, through a sharp decrease in developers taking out building permits from City Hall for new construction, per the report.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Opening statements were set for Thursday in the murder trial of a former Texas high school athlete accused of taking out a knife during a track meet and fatally stabbing a 17-year-old competitor from a rival team in the stadium's bleachers.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
First, that the guests are considerate and grateful, even if that does not mean taking out the trash.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking out
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Elon Musk is now bragging that SpaceX will make epic investments en route to unleashing stupendous results.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Since unleashing its first full-length Fallen in 2003, the group has released just six traditional studio LPs.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Still, the accompanying 4,300-acre ski resort offers eco-adventures year-round, from river rafting and mountain biking to snowshoeing and ziplining.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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There is a much lower chance for accompanying thunder.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 June 2026
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Crews are focusing on the 15 feet along the roadsides, trimming trees that are still alive to help prevent fire from laddering into the crowns and removing dead trees.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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In fact, according to Rakestraw, one of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is assuming the babies have been abandoned and removing them immediately.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
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The ruling handed down on Tuesday affirmed the judgment of a May 2025 hearing presided over by Cuyahoga County judge Nancy Margaret Russo, the same judge who found Shirilla guilty of murdering her boyfriend, Dominic Russo (no relation) and their friend, Davion Flanagan, in a 2022 car crash.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
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Sam Worthington leads the series as David Burroughs, a father serving a life sentence for murdering his own son five years ago.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
23 June 2026
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In 2018, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, an investigative journalist famous for wearing a beaded mask to hide his identity, exposed just how deep Ghana’s football problems ran by releasing a documentary that was screened at cinemas and theatres across the country.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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But the White House is moving ahead with releasing details to the public, and on Wednesday, senior administration officials read out each line of the understanding to reporters.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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While conventional wisdom had long been that consumers should build up a certain level of savings — six months' worth of living expenses, for example — those who study the accounts now consider saving to be a dynamic process of paying in, withdrawing, and then replenishing.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The military held a similar security strip from 1985 until 2000, before withdrawing after years of steady casualties, a toll that is accumulating once again.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Since the start of the war in 2022, Ukrainian military intelligence has claimed responsibility for assassinating several senior Russian officers, some of whom have appeared on a public list of Ukraine’s enemies.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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Yes, assassinating their leaders might have played into that.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
25 May 2026
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Being faced with an unavoidable conflict or having to work versus connecting (think staying in to do chores or homework versus spending time with friends) is the fast-track to acting out.—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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The statement accused Blake of acting out of retaliation for an incident that occurred earlier in the lacrosse season.—
Ryan Canfield OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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“Taking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20out. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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