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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking (away)
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This stopper keeps non-sparkling wine fresh for up to 10 days after opening by removing air from the bottle using vacuum-sealer technology.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025 -
By removing conservative areas and replacing them with more Democrat-leaning areas.—
Laura Koval,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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In 2011, the Wisconsin State Legislature altered the property tax levy formula limits, eliminating the 2% ceiling that local municipalities could draw from taxpayers in places where new construction couldn't justify a larger levy increase.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Corrections Department budget increases wages for corrections officers but also makes tens of millions of dollars in cuts by eliminating programs and administrative costs and funding for positions that have not been filled.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 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 6 Oct. 2025.
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