Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking (away)
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The robot vacuum has 8,000Pa suction and a multidirectional floating roller brush with rubber and bristles, which does an excellent job of removing dust and debris from carpets.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025 -
But whereas many abundance advocates typically talk about removing government impediments to growth, such as zoning restrictions, Rodrik focusses on government interventions.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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But many lawmakers within the President’s party have dismissed the idea of eliminating the filibuster, emphasizing its importance.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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John Barrasso of Wyoming, Susan Collins of Maine, John Cornyn of Texas, John Curtis of Utah, James Lankford of Oklahoma, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Thom Tillis of North Carolina have spoken against eliminating the filibuster.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
31 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 5 Nov. 2025.
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