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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 murdered
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 taken out
The original plane was taken out of service when a fuel leak was discovered and reported to maintenance, the NTSB disclosed.
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Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Brent Barry, taken out of mothballs, was solid.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
The train was then taken out of service and sent to Pitkin Yard for repairs.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Cirie’s best ally, Ozzy, got put on a tribe without her and got taken out, partially because of Aubry, who took advantage of the golden opportunity and worked with the more powerful Jonathan to target him.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Roy, who began serving as Oceanside’s treasurer in 2018 but lost re-election in 2024, also thinks politics should be taken out of the job as treasurer.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
By the time the project was ready to be taken out in 2021, Port and Wiseman were working on Ghosts, which had been picked up to series in March of that year.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2026
The letter also called for FEMA to be taken out from under DHS and restored to a Cabinet-level agency.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
If some are taken out, the mesh still works.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Brent Barry, taken out of mothballs, was solid.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
The train was then taken out of service and sent to Pitkin Yard for repairs.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Cirie’s best ally, Ozzy, got put on a tribe without her and got taken out, partially because of Aubry, who took advantage of the golden opportunity and worked with the more powerful Jonathan to target him.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Roy, who began serving as Oceanside’s treasurer in 2018 but lost re-election in 2024, also thinks politics should be taken out of the job as treasurer.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
By the time the project was ready to be taken out in 2021, Port and Wiseman were working on Ghosts, which had been picked up to series in March of that year.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2026
The letter also called for FEMA to be taken out from under DHS and restored to a Cabinet-level agency.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
If some are taken out, the mesh still works.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken out
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Radiation from the reactor—even what might be unleashed during a meltdown—wouldn’t be a huge worry (in fact, the solar and cosmic radiation on the moon is much more of a concern for astronaut health).—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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After the game ended, riot police moved in to contain some trash can tossing and fireworks setting fans and chemical gas was unleashed.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
19 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 National Park Service had removed the flag in February, citing federal guidance that limited the agency to displaying only the American, Interior Department and POW/MIA flags.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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An example cited was the use of voices of Drake and The Weeknd to produce Heart on My Sleeve, which went viral in 2023 and was later removed from music streaming services.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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In December of that year, a group subsequently called the Paxton Boys murdered six individuals there, setting fire to their homes in the early dawn of a snowy day Another fourteen residents had been away at the time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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During the original 2014 outbreak, fear and distrust became so severe in parts of Guinea that healthcare teams were attacked, Red Cross burial teams were assaulted, and Ebola education workers were murdered.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Official numbers will be released on Monday.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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The group’s sixth album, Pure Ecstasy, is set to be released on August 28, and the group will follow with a tour.—
William Earl,
Variety,
24 May 2026
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An ominous cloud hangs over Vahidi, as several of his predecessors were assassinated by the US and Israel – including Qasem Soleimani, the former commander of the Quds Force.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Ultimately, Manzo was assassinated in November 2025 and his wife, Grecia Quiroz, took up the mantle as Uruapan’s political head.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Mail-in ballot voters who don’t take the time to ensure their ballots are dated correctly will find their votes tossed in November because of a relatively new state law, Lake County’s Election Board Director is warning.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The latest citation for the center, dated on March 11, notes that a caregiver used corporal punishment against a child.—
Lina Ruiz
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Their hateful and inflammatory remarks about slain CEO Brian Thompson sparked a debate over how city press passes are granted.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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The plaza where Manzo was slain is now filled with monuments — large photographs and posters featuring his quotes and an altar where people leave flowers, candles and handwritten notes.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Taken out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20out. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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