1
as in departed
to leave a place often for another
I can only stay for a few minutes, and then I'll need to take off again
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2
as in removed
to rid oneself of (a garment)
take off your coat and stay awhile
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as in deducted
to take away (an amount or number) from a total
the store will take an additional 20% off if you bring in this coupon
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as in robbed
slang
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
a gangbanger who decided to take off some fast-food joint
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Recent Examples of took off
The crash happened shortly after the plane took off, according to Colombia's defense minister.
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CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Dollar stores and the first off-price retailers rose to popularity in the 1990s, but really took off around 2010 following the recession, according to Dylan Carden, a specialty retail analyst at William Blair.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
When the chute opened, Demon Dancing took off and bucked to push Kippes backwards.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
The controversy around the collaboration took off when Spurs player Luke Kornet posted a blog encouraging the league to cancel the event, which was later posted as an opinion piece in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Pittsfield’s athleticism proved too much in its full-court press, helping generate nine turnovers in the frame while the offense took off.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Their label, Street Mob, took off during the pandemic, when touring stalled.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Despite the disappointing research results, ivermectin took off during the pandemic, fueled by misinformation.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
The Freedom Plane took off Monday from a cold and windy Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport for its first stop in Kansas City, Missouri.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Dollar stores and the first off-price retailers rose to popularity in the 1990s, but really took off around 2010 following the recession, according to Dylan Carden, a specialty retail analyst at William Blair.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
When the chute opened, Demon Dancing took off and bucked to push Kippes backwards.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
The controversy around the collaboration took off when Spurs player Luke Kornet posted a blog encouraging the league to cancel the event, which was later posted as an opinion piece in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Pittsfield’s athleticism proved too much in its full-court press, helping generate nine turnovers in the frame while the offense took off.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Their label, Street Mob, took off during the pandemic, when touring stalled.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Despite the disappointing research results, ivermectin took off during the pandemic, fueled by misinformation.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
The Freedom Plane took off Monday from a cold and windy Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport for its first stop in Kansas City, Missouri.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took off
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The vessels carrying nine people departed from Isla Mujeres in southern Mexico on March 20 and then lost contact, fueling concern in Mexico, Cuba and beyond.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The passenger plane, which had 162 passengers and six crew members aboard, had departed from San Francisco and was advised by air traffic control to watch for a military helicopter flying near the airport, according to United Airlines.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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While the iron catalyst must be removed after processing, the method yields more graphite and is financially viable, according to techno-economic analysis published in Bioresource Technology.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The grand jury’s report can include recommending someone be removed from office.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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From that, between $600 and $850 is deducted for the quota, along with additional payments for travel debt and communal living expenses, Kim said.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Department of Education disbursed the money to the school, which deducted the tuition costs and forwarded the remaining balance to the student to cover living expenses.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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We were robbed of an incredible human.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The 21-year-old McGonigle, who was robbed of his first home run by center fielder Jackson Merrill in the second, worked a 10-pitch at-bat against Wandy Peralta in a lefty-on-lefty matchup that culminated with a single to right field that brought in Gleyber Torres and Colt Keith for a 4-2 lead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Many mid-sized carriers, small fleets and thousands of independent truckers all exited the industry.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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The staffers then related what had happened to Sean Graham, the WGA West general counsel, who exited shortly thereafter.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Is the instant reaction to be put off your guard or wonder how this person even found themselves at your show?—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the center of town, Perryville House—with its garden-facing suites and Georgian architecture—makes a compelling case for putting off your departure.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tax credits Credits are subtracted directly from your tax bill, dollar for dollar.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Lorie Konish,Kamaron McNair,Greg Iacurci,Mike Winters,Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Fely reached the 40-rep mark, but two were deemed not to have reached full extension and were subtracted from his total.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
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Detroit, coming off a 3-2 loss to Ottawa on Tuesday, snapped a two-game skid and moved into a tie in points with the Senators for ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings — and a point back of the New York Islanders.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Toyota has also moved recently to discount its existing bZ electric crossover SUV.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Took off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20off. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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