1
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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2
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
Progressive candidates also prevailed in state legislative races Tuesday night, taking out two incumbents.
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Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Importantly, these new repayment plan options only apply to students taking out new loans, at least for the next two years.
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Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
There are no caps for undergraduate loans, but all borrowers are now limited to taking out no more than $257,500 in federal student loans over their lifetime.
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Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
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.
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Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
During the past twelve months, the Kospi stock index has virtually tripled, with many investors taking out margin loans to play the market or expand their positions.
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John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
While this is not federally required for borrowers taking out proprietary mortgages not insured by the FHA, most state and local governments also require it for these loans.
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Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
Spencer Pratt made animal welfare a key platform in his unsuccessful campaign for mayor, taking out billboard space around town showing himself surrounded by dogs and railing against animal abuse in social media posts.
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Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Such declines are evident, in part, through a sharp decrease in developers taking out building permits from City Hall for new construction, per the report.
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Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
2 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
There are no caps for undergraduate loans, but all borrowers are now limited to taking out no more than $257,500 in federal student loans over their lifetime.
—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
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
During the past twelve months, the Kospi stock index has virtually tripled, with many investors taking out margin loans to play the market or expand their positions.
—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
While this is not federally required for borrowers taking out proprietary mortgages not insured by the FHA, most state and local governments also require it for these loans.
—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
Spencer Pratt made animal welfare a key platform in his unsuccessful campaign for mayor, taking out billboard space around town showing himself surrounded by dogs and railing against animal abuse in social media posts.
—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Such declines are evident, in part, through a sharp decrease in developers taking out building permits from City Hall for new construction, per the report.
—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking out
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SpaceX’s record-shattering IPO has minted thousands of new millionaires, unleashing a wave of high-end home shoppers poised to reshape Southern California’s already tight coastal housing markets.
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The sociologist Max Weber foresaw the paralysis of this bureaucratization that is now unleashing a rising fury against democracy itself.
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The idea was to reflect girlhood through different periods of American history, showing the changes and similarities in books and their accompanying dolls and historically accurate outfits.
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The oversized Route 66 sign accompanying the treat is perfect for a selfie background, and the statue is located next to the Rich & Creamy Ice Cream Shop.
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Regular care prevents yellowing by removing oils and buildup that dull fabrics over time.
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Bart Jansen Trump called the court removing restrictions on political spending a victory for Republicans and free speech.
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It’s been over three decades since Wood was convicted of murdering six young women and girls and burying their bodies near El Paso – crimes for which he was nicknamed the Desert Killer.
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Ciarre Campbell, brother of veteran NFL lineman Calais Campbell, has been charged with murdering their 71-year-old mother, Nateal, inside her Atlanta home.
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Tianwen-1 is a Mars orbiter, lander and rover mission that successfully touched down on the red planet on May 15, 2021, releasing its Zhurong rover.
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After releasing albums across genres, both country and dance music, there has been growing speculation that the last project in the trilogy could be a rock album.
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While conventional wisdom had long been that consumers should build up a certain level of savings — six months' worth of living expenses, for example — those who study the accounts now consider saving to be a dynamic process of paying in, withdrawing, and then replenishing.
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The military held a similar security strip from 1985 until 2000, before withdrawing after years of steady casualties, a toll that is accumulating once again.
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The 23-year-old man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University will be in court this week for the most substantial hearing so far in his murder case.
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Since the start of the war in 2022, Ukrainian military intelligence has claimed responsibility for assassinating several senior Russian officers, some of whom have appeared on a public list of Ukraine’s enemies.
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But parents could make a lesson out of going on a trip to the bank, or with very young children, Tsuei recommends pretend play, such as acting out buying toys from a store.
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But, again, is acting out of expediency and the desire to streamline a conclusive end the same as delivering a final season representing the best of The Bear?
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“Taking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20out. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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