TAKING (OUT) Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

taking out

verb

present participle of take out

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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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 interaction, as the store’s other employees were taking out the trash, the girl was able to leave the store when Malcolm opened the door for them, WDTV reported. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 However, Newcastle were still paid what was due to them (likewise Everton, who received sell-on and solidarity payments), as the first instalment was funded through Barca taking out a bank loan. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Reeger became a hero after taking out several Klingon cruisers at the Battle of Zeta Reticuli, but he was actually incapacitated at the time and took the credit for George's heroic actions, stalling Kirk Sr's career in the process. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026 To stay above the water, many people are applying for additional credit cards and taking out loans and second mortgages. — Eric Khant, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026 When taking out of the refrigerator to reheat one or two slices, a skillet is a popular way to revive leftover pizza. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 There were obstacles to women owning a home, having credit in their own name, and taking out loans, so Parton moved like perfume, wafting through the world of men while always doing things her own way. — Shima Oliaee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 Then, when taking out the money, the account holder will have to pay taxes on the withdrawal as ordinary income. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026 The humanoid robots, dressed in black Tau Robotics uniforms and given names such as Chelsea and Elon, perform household chores like vacuuming, cleaning kitchen counters and taking out the trash. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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Drake’s promotion of Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) four months after unleashing three albums left many wondering whether a fourth LP was on the horizon.

— Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Stopping the run is critical to unleashing the Giants’ pass rush.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of unleashing

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The two heirs who had signed the contract, meanwhile, received a 16% commission, according to an account statement accompanying the letter.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The sickly scent of alcohol filled the air and, when mixed with accompanying cigar smoke, combined for an odor most might find displeasing.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of accompanying

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That equates to removing the electricity demand of roughly 50,000 window air conditioners from the grid or powering approximately 34,000 households for four hours each day during peak demand.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
Before applying the mulch, Singh advises removing any handles, tape, staples, or labels from the paper bags.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of removing

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Her name was Jessie King, and she was found guilty of murdering three children in 1889.

— Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
In the 1980s and early 1990s, statistically rare instances of strangers abducting white children from public spaces and murdering them became highly publicized.

— Daniel LaChance, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of murdering

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In reality, as the camera operator would soon realize, Osborne had chucked the ball down the field while on the move, releasing it just as linebacker Champ Lewis wrapped his legs and dropped him to the turf.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
Experts warn that massive constellations could be incredibly ecologically damaging, releasing copious amounts of atmospheric pollution and risking damage to the ozone layer.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of releasing

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Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial after a Utah judge ruled Tuesday that prosecutors presented enough evidence to move forward on all seven charges against him.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Ferrell instead starred as the villainous mogul Jacobim Mugatu, who attempts to brainwash Derek into assassinating the prime minister of Malaysia.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Definition of assassinating

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Inside, under flickering lights, a group of reluctant strangers is coaxed into acting out, in a converted gymnasium, a wild tale promising redemption from agonizing tragedy.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Traditional Rocky Horror movie showings include a costumed cast acting out the events on screen, with bags of props handed out for audience participation during certain scenes.

— Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026