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Recent Examples of Synonyms for took (away)
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The woman died shortly after being removed from the car.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025 -
Earlier this year, Ohio's Republican lawmakers tried to eliminate an effort that would have allowed children to remain on Medicaid until their fourth birthdays, regardless of changes in circumstances that would have otherwise removed them from the health insurance program.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Worth noting Despite being eliminated from postseason contention, the Giants plan to keep catcher Jesus Rodriguez on the taxi squad instead of activating him to make his major-league debut.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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With the loss the Red Sox were officially eliminated from AL East contention, while the win ensures the Blue Jays will remain in a tie for first place.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Took (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20%28away%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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