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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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
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.
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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
However, beginning July 1, a new cap will prevent them from taking out more than $100,000 for their degree.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The 30-year-old Ohio native started the game with a triple to right-center, followed that up with a ground-rule double and then nearly caused a riot by falling into Stevenson's knee like Rose taking out Ray Fosse in 1970.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
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
However, beginning July 1, a new cap will prevent them from taking out more than $100,000 for their degree.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The 30-year-old Ohio native started the game with a triple to right-center, followed that up with a ground-rule double and then nearly caused a riot by falling into Stevenson's knee like Rose taking out Ray Fosse in 1970.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking out
Verb
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Gilmore said before unleashing a maniacal laugh.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The San Marino High School graduate first rose to prominence in the 1990s during his debut stint on television with Univision by unleashing his version of the classic South American reaction to a goal.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Don’t forget to scan the QR code on the accompanying postcard, revealing a custom road trip playlist that will send you off on your Rhode Island adventure with an indulgent mix of oldies and contemporary hits.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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As the team’s winning streak grew, the bag became a fixture in Woods’ game-day outfits, accompanying her through 13 consecutive Knicks victories.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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By removing the liquid filling stage entirely and accelerating the subsequent chemical formation and aging protocols, the production timeline for these steps is shortened by two-thirds.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Make 4- to 6-inch-long cuttings by sipping off the ends of the shoots and removing a few bottom leaves.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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In December 2025, Nick Reiner was arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents, beloved filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer/producer Michele Reiner.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2026
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Mangione is accused of stalking and murdering Brian Thompson, age 50, a health insurance executive and father of two, on a Manhattan street in 2024.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
15 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
Verb
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After battling through injury during Saturday's third round at the RBC Canadian Open, Brooks Koepka opted not to give it a go in the final round, ultimately withdrawing from the PGA Tour event on Sunday morning.—
Mark Harris,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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This is because Roth IRAs allow withdrawals of your contributions penalty-free (there are, however, stipulations for withdrawing earnings).—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
12 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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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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This natural state of paralysis prevents the body from physically acting out dreams, which could otherwise lead to injury, Drerup explained.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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“Taking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20out. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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