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as in unleashed
to find emotional release for
he took out his frustrations by splitting a cord of firewood
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as in accompanied
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 removed
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 assassinated
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 took out
His father took out $250,000 in loans 18 years ago when the store first opened — and the buildout costs for a new space would easily surpass that.
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Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Reed then took out Rollins with the Tsunami.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Barcelona and Real Madrid took out huge loans to redevelop their homes.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
According to police, a physical fight then ensued when Hampton took out a handgun and allegedly shot Simpson three times.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the latest strike, which took place earlier this month, took out a boat allegedly carrying narcotics in international waters, killing four people onboard.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025
Last year, New Mexico took out full-page ads in five Texas newspapers, urging medical professionals to relocate.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Stop Sale lightning took out chicken wings and cooked boneless chicken wings measuring 55 and 52 degrees in a reach-in cooler apparently useless for keeping food at or under 41 degrees.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
In 2007, while living in New York City, Bessent took out two mortgages on the same day, both for vacation homes.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Reed then took out Rollins with the Tsunami.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Barcelona and Real Madrid took out huge loans to redevelop their homes.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
According to police, a physical fight then ensued when Hampton took out a handgun and allegedly shot Simpson three times.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the latest strike, which took place earlier this month, took out a boat allegedly carrying narcotics in international waters, killing four people onboard.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025
Last year, New Mexico took out full-page ads in five Texas newspapers, urging medical professionals to relocate.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Stop Sale lightning took out chicken wings and cooked boneless chicken wings measuring 55 and 52 degrees in a reach-in cooler apparently useless for keeping food at or under 41 degrees.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
In 2007, while living in New York City, Bessent took out two mortgages on the same day, both for vacation homes.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took out
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The quake, centered about 43 miles east of Miyagi Prefecture, unleashed a massive tsunami with waves more than 130 feet high in some areas.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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But Mahtomedi broke through the low block, and the Zephyrs’ first goal unleashed the floodgates.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, staff have complained of poor working conditions brought on by overcrowding, despite director Laurence des Cars’s 2023 move to cap attendance at 30,000 visitors daily, accompanied by a ticket price increase.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
7 Nov. 2025
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Grande and Erivo were also on stage and the four were accompanied by composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz on piano.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ferguson had served as director since 2019, according to her bio on the school’s website, which has since been removed.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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The danger is greatest for those with final deportation orders, as they can be removed immediately once their temporary status expires.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Kirk was assassinated while at an event at the campus of Utah Valley University in September.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Kirk was assassinated last month at Utah Valley University.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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After occupying Sinai, Britain and France succumbed to international pressure and withdrew their forces from Egypt in November.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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In 2008, the American Academy of Pediatrics withdrew its guidance that said potential allergens should be avoided for high-risk babies, but didn’t have enough data to recommend introducing them early.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Brady is also working with Kudos to adapt The Other Half, Charlotte Vassell’s novel about an ambitious young detective investigating the death of a posh socialite, found murdered on Hampstead Heath.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Paul had been charged with three felony counts, including boating under the influence, and was awaiting trial when he was murdered.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The company released 6-month results — from April to September — and the quarterly numbers have been calculated by CNBC, based on company statement and LSEG data.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Unlike most years, the first rankings released by the College Football Playoff selection committee didn't cause much drama.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Director Antoine Fuqua‘s biopic is set to hit theaters and Imax on April 24, 2026, after its release was delayed several times, most recently having been dated for the fall of 2025.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tuner is also coming but isn’t dated.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Took out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20out. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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