Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took off (on)
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In 1977, Keaton starred in Allen's Annie Hall as the title character, who sported a wardrobe that mimicked Keaton's own — menswear, vests, and structured trousers — and cemented the actress's status as a style icon.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025 -
Annie’s wardrobe mimicked Keaton’s own, full of menswear, vests, and structured trousers, and the film cemented the actress’s place as a style icon.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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While Hamas’ useful idiots here in the United States and elsewhere have parroted anti-Israel propaganda while ignoring the crimes of Hamas, the Palestinian people have suffered the consequences of Hamas’ insistence on perpetuating the war.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
12 Oct. 2025
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Was Scott brimming with optimism for the future, as his brother maintained, or privately tormented, as his partner believed?—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Stalzer reportedly told police that she was tormented for hours by her daughter in the basement of her home, per Bild.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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In 16 minutes off the bench, Payton made all five of his shots and harassed any ballhandler he was assigned to.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The defensive front harassed OU quarterback John Mateer consistently, sacking him five times.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Often imitated but never duplicated, the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer continues to be a bestseller online, beloved by both salon owners and everyday users alike.—
Brittany Loggins,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Over 30 years later, the event has transcended the Brewers, parodied and imitated in equal measure.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Trump received a hero’s welcome by the Knesset — as well as being briefly heckled by a left-wing member, who was promptly escorted out — after brokering a ceasefire that raised hopes for lasting peace in the region.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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She has been heckled several times on her tour now and still hasn't got a clear response to those who challenge her.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Rader — who killed at least 10 victims over the span of three decades, per The New York Times — famously taunted police with his crimes through letters to law enforcement and the media for five years from 1974 to 1979, when his communications ceased.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Often taunted by tabloids for her unsmiling demeanor, Victoria shows off her sense of humor and gets real about some of the most difficult parts of her past, including her struggles with an eating disorder and almost losing her fashion business entirely.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Thoday noted that, historically, people parodied in the show, even in some of the more grotesque puppet forms, have taken pride in the fact.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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Saturday Night Live host Amy Poehler and fellow ex-SNL cast member Tina Fey parodied Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a congressional hearing, cutting a pro-ICE advertisement along the way.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Took off (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20off%20%28on%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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