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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 protests come after a group departed from Miami International Airport carrying supplies to Cuba, where citizens face dire conditions.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Bulldogs have played for two national championships and gone 56-6 in the West Coast Conference tournament in the 27 years since Few was tapped to become the head coach after Monson departed for a job in a bigger conference.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
21 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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Only their donations that exceed this floor can be deducted.—
Jon Bergdoll,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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However, those increases may vary, particularly with annual increases to Medicare Part B premiums, which are typically deducted from monthly benefit checks.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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New York Police Department Police said that, less than an hour later, the three women robbed a Gorjana store one block over on North 6th Street.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Similarly, the movie’s just desserts are completely bland, since they’re constantly robbed of real stakes when folks being dismembered can just walk it off and try again.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Two gunmen exited the vehicle, pulled out guns, and opened fire at the victim's vehicle before fleeing the scene.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The bolt reportedly entered the victim’s face just below his left eye and exited the back of his head.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Tony Jefferson put off retirement for another season, agreeing Tuesday to return to the Chargers on a one-season contract reportedly worth $2 million.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Even those who wait until ages 33 to 37 have $59,000 more in net wealth by age 50 than those who put off buying a home.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Credits are subtracted directly from the taxpayer’s tax bill.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Additional ballots were added and subtracted Friday, but not enough to impact the outcomes of any races.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Extreme thoughtfulness went into the property built on the site of a former prominent elementary school, with some of its sakura (cherry blossom) and Japanese maple trees now waving in the breeze after being carefully moved pre-construction and replanted upon completion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Horne, 68, moved into a brand new house in the Willow Bend area less than a year ago.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Took off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20off. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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