taking (away)

present participle of take (away)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking (away)
Verb
  • In consultation with Todd Arrington, former Director of the Eisenhower Presidential Library, the Protocol Gift Unit opted to purchase a replica of a sword in the Eisenhower collection rather than removing an object from the collection.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Just to his right, Dmitry Simashev was also removing his gear and about to answer questions about the anticipation for his NHL debut Thursday night.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Milwaukee entered Game 5 of the NLDS against the Cubs with +750 odds and received a notable boost by eliminating their division rivals.
    Scott Phillips, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The most effective way to kill mosquitoes starts with cutting them off at the source, which means eliminating any puddles, containers or anything holding water around your home.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Taking (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20%28away%29. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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