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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
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.
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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
Many congregants took out their phones to record the tribute.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Before ever encountering the Warrens, Valak took out a convent, murdered some priests, and possessed a very hot Frenchman.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
At the time, a source told PEOPLE that Teefey and Gomez, Wondermind's chief impact officer, both stepped in to take action for their employees, while denying that Teefey took out a loan to pay salaries.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Gutekunst, whose job may be on the line this season under new team president Ed Policy, took out his driver and swung away.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2025
The woman finished her tangerine and took out a handkerchief from her gown pocket.
—Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
Around 30% of American adults took out student loans to pay for higher education, according to the Federal Reserve, and 63% of borrowers report having had difficulty making payments on their loans at some point, according to a 2024 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau survey.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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
Many congregants took out their phones to record the tribute.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Before ever encountering the Warrens, Valak took out a convent, murdered some priests, and possessed a very hot Frenchman.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
At the time, a source told PEOPLE that Teefey and Gomez, Wondermind's chief impact officer, both stepped in to take action for their employees, while denying that Teefey took out a loan to pay salaries.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Gutekunst, whose job may be on the line this season under new team president Ed Policy, took out his driver and swung away.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2025
The woman finished her tangerine and took out a handkerchief from her gown pocket.
—Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
Around 30% of American adults took out student loans to pay for higher education, according to the Federal Reserve, and 63% of borrowers report having had difficulty making payments on their loans at some point, according to a 2024 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau survey.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took out
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Then, in the early 2010s, fracking and horizontal drilling technology unlocked the deposits hiding in the shale bed and unleashed vast wealth that went beyond the county residents’ wildest dreams.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Equally, the ideas, dreams, and hopes unleashed by the Reformation shaped the Peasants’ War.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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The track is accompanied by a summery music video shot in Ibiza, Puerto Rico and Miami, which captures a fun atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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Columbus Much of Ohio will have sunny weekend days accompanied by cooler, fall-like evenings for the first weekend after the autumnal equinox.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Sep. 2025
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The woman died shortly after being removed from the car.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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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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That month was when Gabby Giffords was shot, and one of her staff members was assassinated.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The day after conservative political leader and Arizona resident Charlie Kirk was assassinated, leaders from Christian, conservative and libertarian non-profits stood outside the Arizona Supreme Court with a sign.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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On the men’s side, Jakub Menšík, also Czech, lasted just five games before retiring against Australia’s Alex de Minaur, while Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti withdrew down 3-0 in the third set against young American Learner Tien.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The administration of President Joe Biden withdrew that rule proposal in 2021.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
29 Sep. 2025
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Eventually, Christine is murdered and, after a lot of De Palma-esque smoke and mirrors, the killer is revealed to be Isabelle, who manipulated everyone around her into covering up the crime.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
23 Sep. 2025
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The night before he was murdered.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Podcaster Joe Rogan offered his opinion on the recent suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel by ABC in a podcast episode released Tuesday.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
24 Sep. 2025
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On September 20, the agency sent a formal notice of disallowance, which was released by Kobach.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the simplest outfit idea here, this classic combo could look dated—but a few choice updates, including a cropped silhouette and a trendy bag, keep it firmly rooted in 2025.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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Betty dated characters played by Freddy Rodriguez, Christopher Gorham, Daniel Eric Gold, and Eric Mabius.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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