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as in to unleash
to find emotional release for
he took out his frustrations by splitting a cord of firewood
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as in to remove
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 to assassinate
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 take out
Once all surfaces dry, reorganize items taken out in a manner that is easier to navigate.
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Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
World Cup pitch preparations included removing the artificial Matrix turf, used for NFL games, and taking out several lower-level suites, since a soccer pitch is wider than a football field.
—Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Her friend claimed in the documentary that the post was part of a popular 2021 trend and was being taken out of context.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Illinois State Police in 2022 launched an investigation into the couple, who allegedly separately took out business loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program in May 2021 by misrepresenting the businesses’ finances.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
World Cup pitch preparations included removing the artificial Matrix turf, used for NFL games, and taking out several lower-level suites, since a soccer pitch is wider than a football field.
—Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Her friend claimed in the documentary that the post was part of a popular 2021 trend and was being taken out of context.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Illinois State Police in 2022 launched an investigation into the couple, who allegedly separately took out business loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program in May 2021 by misrepresenting the businesses’ finances.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take out
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In unleashing its high-end, Category 4, 150-mile-per-hour winds four years ago, Hurricane Ian cemented a reputation as the deadliest Florida hurricane in almost 90 years.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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In the series, while visiting Japan on the ultimate foodie adventure, Scooby-Doo and Shaggy unwittingly unleash hundreds of mythical monsters that are causing trouble across the country.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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Highlights include the raw sampler—mussels blanketed in a thick puree of herbs, scallop crudo bathed in homemade almond milk—and a bouillabaisse accompanied by insanely crunchy cheesy bread for sopping.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The final episode aired Thursday night, with host Stephen Colbert accompanied by Paul McCartney as the show’s final guest.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The attorney general will pick who disburses money from the fund and the president can remove any of those people, according to the DOJ.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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This was the era of decolonization, when nation-states delivered one-third of humanity from the humiliation of imperial rule, restoring political autonomy and dignity where they had long been removed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Later that evening, Lennon was assassinated outside of his apartment building, rendering the interview his final words spoken on the record.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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The country’s recent bombardment of Lebanon, killing thousands in response to Hezbollah strikes launched after joint US-Israeli strikes assassinated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has also drawn widespread condemnation internationally.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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This statute of limitations can effectively block student loan forgiveness for borrowers who seek Borrower Defense relief too long after withdrawing or graduating.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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García and Calvo have had a strained relationship since both attempted to run for office in the city, although García eventually withdrew from the race.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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This is where 11 Jews were murdered for the crime of being Jewish during Shabbat services in October 2018.—
Debra Newman Kamin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Mackenzie Shirilla was convicted of murdering her boyfriend and a friend in 2023.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Shirilla's case is profiled in the Netflix documentary The Crash released this month.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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In other immigration news, a federal grand jury indicted a young man for allegedly ramming federal agents last October, a CPS mom is asking the government to release her son from detention, and Ald.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The Caballero circus dynasty dates back to the turn of the 20th century in Guadalajara, with Adelaida Caballero was the first in the family to practice the joyous spectacle.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Research into the concept dates all the way back to the 1930s.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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“Take out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20out. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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