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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 Synonyms for took out
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Then, the massive devastation of Beirut’s port blast in 2020 unleashed a shock wave explosion that destroyed the cinema complex in the city’s nightlife district.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Dec. 2024 -
The transformative ride unleashed a range of emotions.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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These winds will be accompanied by low relative humidity of 20 to 25 percent.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles On Jimmy Fallon’s show, Gomez was accompanied by Blanco, who wore a lavender short-sleeve button-up shirt with purple floral patterns over a white shirt.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
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Bricks that were most likely 184 years old were removed from the foundation of the church, ending its almost two centuries-long mission.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Both crosses were removed from the cathedral’s steeple and spire in 1998 for building renovations.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
24 Dec. 2024
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The president assassinated, then Martin Luther King, the Civil Rights [Movement].—
Susan Young,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Americans are divided over whether or not there should be public commemorations of Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today, according to new polling.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
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Belichick, always an insular coach, further withdrew during that season amid his team’s struggles, according to team sources with knowledge of the situation.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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In response, Hungary withdrew its stake from the bank, marking a rare concession in its complex balancing act between East and West.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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He’s murdered, essentially, and the Innies have run amok.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
23 Mar. 2025
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In the 1970s, dark-haired, slender, and possessing considerable charm, this lethal Romeo wooed, won, and then murdered four women.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Judging by the nearly 45 minutes of trailers and assorted promotional material that have been released to date, Kojima is doubling down on everything that made the original such a brilliant, odd classic.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Adidas made $437 million from the first batch of its Yeezy shoes released after severing ties with West, some of which benefited organizations including the Anti-Defamation League and a non-profit founded by George Floyd’s brother.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Following their divorce, the golfer dated skier Lindsey Vonn from 2013 to 2015, and was in a relationship with ex-girlfriend Erica Herman from 2017 to 2022.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Holley, who had previously dated Megan, has pleaded not guilty.—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Took out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20out. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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