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
The number of homebuyers taking out VA loans also increased in August, rising 3 percent year-over-year nationwide—bucking the trend observed for conventional loans, which declined 9 percent year-over-year in the same month.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Literally sitting on the ground, probably kneeling and just watching the television, taking out the tape, rewinding it, putting it back in and watching it over and over again.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
But students whose loans are capped under the new law will need to make up the difference, in many cases by taking out private sector loans, which typically have less flexible repayment terms and require a strong credit rating — a heavy lift for students from low-income communities.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, there’s no hiding from the person cleaning your toilet, vacuuming under your couch, and taking out your trash.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
In a YouTube video released by 1X, NEO is seen taking out the trash, watering plants and dancing.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
All the original Hinas on Kele had to assume Jason was toast if new Hina lost, so why not even the score by losing and taking out an original Uli in Shannon instead?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Polarity — on the verge of taking out Cipher — is surprised to discover that the man on the ground in front of him is just a regular human whose body was being puppeteered this whole time.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Buium’s main chore has been taking out the garbage.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Literally sitting on the ground, probably kneeling and just watching the television, taking out the tape, rewinding it, putting it back in and watching it over and over again.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
But students whose loans are capped under the new law will need to make up the difference, in many cases by taking out private sector loans, which typically have less flexible repayment terms and require a strong credit rating — a heavy lift for students from low-income communities.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, there’s no hiding from the person cleaning your toilet, vacuuming under your couch, and taking out your trash.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
In a YouTube video released by 1X, NEO is seen taking out the trash, watering plants and dancing.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
All the original Hinas on Kele had to assume Jason was toast if new Hina lost, so why not even the score by losing and taking out an original Uli in Shannon instead?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Polarity — on the verge of taking out Cipher — is surprised to discover that the man on the ground in front of him is just a regular human whose body was being puppeteered this whole time.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Buium’s main chore has been taking out the garbage.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking out
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Borax and Water Similar to hydrogen peroxide, Borax is effective against mold and mildew and is excellent at removing soap scum.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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The manufacturer recommends unplugging your rice cooker, removing the rice pot and wiping down all of the components with a damp rag and a mixture of vinegar and water.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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But there is more murdering and banishing to come.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Huntsman centers on an ICU nurse who becomes immersed in a dangerous world after agreeing to help a coma patient accused of murdering six women.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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First, that unleashing Venezuelan oil would yield lower energy prices for American consumers and giant profits for American companies.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
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The predictions were that unleashing AI to the world at large would lead to an exponential rise in cheating at school and that student essays would cease to be original.—
Degen Pener,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Jan. 2026
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New state sales tax revenue generated within the massive STAR bond district will pay back the bond debt used to build a new stadium and accompanying facilities for several decades.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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The accompanying carousel of images show Bure in her younger years, smiling alongside Saget on set and at various events throughout their careers.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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But again, no school can prevent a player from withdrawing and enrolling elsewhere.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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With his previous attorney withdrawing from the case, arraignment was postponed Wednesday for Rob Reiner’s youngest son, who is charged with murdering the famed filmmaker and his photographer wife Michele in their Brentwood home.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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When Oswald is moments away from assassinating JFK, Jake intervenes and fatally shoots Oswald, stopping the assassination from happening.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Another 33 hours passed before law enforcement arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, the defendant now facing a possible death sentence if found guilty by a jury in Utah for allegedly assassinating Kirk.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Dec. 2025
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Early evidence suggests these cells may go off course, making fat instead of bone and releasing chemical signals that interfere with the regrowth of blood vessels, which are essential for healing.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Mobilizing stored iron by releasing it from the liver and spleen into the bloodstream and bone marrow.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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By splicing pop songs and familiar meme formats into cruel detainment footage, ICE strains to attract a younger demographic, hoping to convince people that the agency is a vibrant—and trollishly funny—organization engaged in the noble work of putting away bad guys.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Many new hires go with the default savings rate, which can result in putting away less.—
Fiona Greig,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Taking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20out. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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