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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking (away)
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Having clarity around service charges is the only way eateries can survive, said restaurateur Eddie Pozzuoli, who runs Eddie & Vinny’s in Coral Springs — because the only alternative to removing fees is hiking prices.
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Lemon can be used for everything from freshening bed linens to removing stains from clothes–including cleaning your microwave.
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Any draw would have allowed both teams to advance, with Algeria being one of the top-8 third-place teams and eliminating Iran from the tournament.
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The vinegar will fill the role of both, eliminating odors and leaving sheets feeling soft.
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“Taking (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20%28away%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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