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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4
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
The Razorbacks rocked Alabama A&M 52-7 on Saturday while Arkansas State was taking out Southeast Missouri State 42-24.
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Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2025
One of Mascherano’s biggest decisions was taking a defensive risk by taking out center back Lujan with the team trailing 1-0 and replacing him with Segovia, an attacker.
—Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
However, depending on the size of your pantry, all that food storage can feel overwhelming or feel so tight that taking out a can of tomatoes can feel like a round of Jenga.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
First of all, young people should learn the importance of compound interest before using a credit card as their only means of a financial parachute or taking out a student loan.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
At one point, Djeneba, sketched similarly to Rama, asks her husband to consider taking out his anger on a man.
—Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2025
Fudge had to advance past her husband early in the knockouts, taking out DeHeart & Sewing in the 16s on their way to the gold.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Among their suggestions was taking out a $200 million loan and asking for new state revenue, while accepting responsibility for a controversial $175 million pension payment, previously covered by the city.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
The deals typically provide revenue for the host community while enabling the solar industry to cover essentially useless land with solar panels rather than taking out-of-service farmland, open fields or similar space.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2025
Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2025
One of Mascherano’s biggest decisions was taking a defensive risk by taking out center back Lujan with the team trailing 1-0 and replacing him with Segovia, an attacker.
—Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
However, depending on the size of your pantry, all that food storage can feel overwhelming or feel so tight that taking out a can of tomatoes can feel like a round of Jenga.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
First of all, young people should learn the importance of compound interest before using a credit card as their only means of a financial parachute or taking out a student loan.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
At one point, Djeneba, sketched similarly to Rama, asks her husband to consider taking out his anger on a man.
—Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2025
Fudge had to advance past her husband early in the knockouts, taking out DeHeart & Sewing in the 16s on their way to the gold.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Among their suggestions was taking out a $200 million loan and asking for new state revenue, while accepting responsibility for a controversial $175 million pension payment, previously covered by the city.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
The deals typically provide revenue for the host community while enabling the solar industry to cover essentially useless land with solar panels rather than taking out-of-service farmland, open fields or similar space.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking out
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This versatile liquid, which is probably already in your kitchen cabinet, is great for cutting through grease, removing stains, neutralizing odors, and tackling a variety of household tasks, like making the bathtub sparkle.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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Attorney General Pam Bondi responded by removing the official who was set to replace Habba.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The new season sets Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) on a quest to find whoever is threatening the life of her roommate Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers), and murdering people near the campus of Nevermore Academy with the help of a murder of crows.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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When he was first questioned by the police, the outlet alleged that Mirza accused a drug dealer of murdering Marsuk, saying that he was also injured and threatened in the altercation.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Behind it, a monsoon storm swept in, unleashing torrential rain, howling winds and lightning that knocked out power to thousands and caused havoc across the Valley.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Typhoon Kajiki made landfall in Vietnam on Monday, unleashing dangerous winds as the powerful storm surged through the country’s central provinces – prompting authorities to evacuate tens of thousands of residents.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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The upgraded exhaust system is a delight, burbling happily at idle, accompanying acceleration with a happy snort.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Explaining The Basis For The Transfer A transfer that has an accompanying explanation might at first glance seem to be the proper way to field this new approach.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Three surveillance photos included in court documents previously reviewed by McClatchy News show Muchimba wearing USPS clothing while withdrawing cash.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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By 2008, Americans were withdrawing, and combat deaths were subsiding to their lowest level since the start of the occupation.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Court filings also describe discussions of assassinating Lula, his vice president Geraldo Alckmin, and Justice de Moraes.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Charles Guiteau was executed in 1882 for assassinating President James Garfield, the center said.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook for 5 more minutes, or until the mushrooms are soft and releasing liquid.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Since launch, Firaxis has been releasing patches and responding to player feedback about some of the divisive changes.—
Samuel Axon,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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That's based on 20% of average statewide earnings, but most people are putting away closer to $601, the company said.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Taking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20out. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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