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 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 Sky ended up taking out Perez and Rodriguez with a moonsault to the ground. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Here are 3 better alternatives More Americans are taking out personal loans. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 22 July 2026 This means taking out of taxable buckets first, and then IRAs and 401ks later. — R.j. Cunningham, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Importantly, these new repayment plan options only apply to students taking out new loans, at least for the next two years. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 1 July 2026 In May, Tribune Publishing struck a deal to buy the Daily Herald after waging a monthslong campaign — including taking out several full-page print ads in the Chicago Tribune — to convince the suburban newspaper’s employee owners to support the sale. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026

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Verb

There are a couple of shocking narrative twists at the end, with Alice potentially unleashing her wrath, and the revelation of Catherine’s role in Isabel’s death.

— Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 2026
Federal agents began unleashing rubber bullets, flash-bangs, and tear gas on the crowd.

— Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of unleashing

Verb

The post accompanying the video reassured fans that more is in store for the team, however.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
With the help of a few martinis and flutes of champagne, the raucous lineup of friends, muses, and confidantes sat still long enough to take the portrait accompanying this story.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of accompanying

Verb

The purpose of the system is therefore to create coherence without removing the judgment required to communicate with sensitivity.

— Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
From removing stubborn stains to softening scratchy towels, vinegar consistently tackles the problems that detergents and fabric softeners sometimes leave behind.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of removing

Verb

The startup paused some of its AI research and training after the Hugging Face attack, but the security incidents haven't stopped OpenAI from releasing new products.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Exodus is releasing on PC (Steam & Epic Games Store), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on April 7, 2027.

— Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of releasing

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Van Aert’s victory extends his lead over Brennan to 65 points in the uncompetitive green jersey contest, with his only realistic rival, Lidl-Trek’s Mads Pedersen, withdrawing from the race earlier this week.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The council eventually agreed in May to delay implementation of the minimum wage increase by 18 months in exchange for the business coalition withdrawing the gross receipts measure.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of withdrawing

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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

Verb

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
Garcia lends the whole song theater-kid interpretation, essentially acting out the lyrics in pantomime, grasping out in front of her, clutching her face.

— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026