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as in moved
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 stolen (from)
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 taken off
The plane had taken off from San José del Cabo in Mexico and was bound for Austin.
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Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 17 June 2026
Perhaps the biggest reason MDT hasn’t taken off is that it’s not backed by solid evidence.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
Attorneys argued that the ineligible voters aren't always taken off the list.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
During the final weeks of her life, the infant was taken off the top of the transplant list twice due to complications related to her VSD.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Antonin Kinsky slipping, Micky van de Ven sliding, Kinsky getting his feet tangled up and then being taken off by then-coach Igor Tudor with Atleti already three goals up… genuinely astonishing.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Wharton is expected to start training camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, but he can be taken off the list at any point before Week 1.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
For years, Millete had maintained that his wife, 39 at the time of her disappearance, had taken off voluntarily from their home near Eastlake and was still alive.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Many had taken off work to be there.
—Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 17 June 2026
Perhaps the biggest reason MDT hasn’t taken off is that it’s not backed by solid evidence.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
Attorneys argued that the ineligible voters aren't always taken off the list.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
During the final weeks of her life, the infant was taken off the top of the transplant list twice due to complications related to her VSD.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Antonin Kinsky slipping, Micky van de Ven sliding, Kinsky getting his feet tangled up and then being taken off by then-coach Igor Tudor with Atleti already three goals up… genuinely astonishing.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Wharton is expected to start training camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, but he can be taken off the list at any point before Week 1.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
For years, Millete had maintained that his wife, 39 at the time of her disappearance, had taken off voluntarily from their home near Eastlake and was still alive.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Many had taken off work to be there.
—Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken off
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As many agencies have limited how noncitizens can qualify for programs — like housing subsidies or commercial trucking licenses — the SBA moved to do the same.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
12 June 2026
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Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, the cultural architect moved to Chicago to attend graduate school and receive a degree in computational sociology.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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As he was handcuffed and removed from the courtroom, spectators erupted in cheers and applause, according to footage from the courtroom.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The Dallas Cowboys players, and coaches, all love the changes recently made to AT&T Stadium, and come August, the name will go back to its original, the grass will be replaced by a synthetic, and expect the tint in the windows to be removed, too.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Some were paid as little as less than $580 monthly after room and board were deducted, prosecutors said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2026
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Some were paid as little as 500 euros (less than $580) monthly after room and board were deducted, prosecutors said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Simpson robbed Adell of a homer in the eighth to keep the Rays within two, and Aranda cut it to 4-3 with a two-out single off Farris before Zeferjahn finished.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Reynolds robbed Heriberto Hernández of a potential tying home run the following inning.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The returning waves appear to have triggered movement along major tectonic plate boundaries around Japan, creating a broad seismic event that had gone unnoticed for years.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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As Burlington has opened stores, retailers across the spectrum — from Saks Global and Macy’s to Big Lots and Bed Bath & Beyond — have gone the other direction and closed doors.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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While delaying care may seem like a practical way to manage vet costs in the short term, putting off treatment can sometimes create larger financial and medical challenges in the future.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Many were already put off by steep prices for tickets and accommodation that will make this easily the most expensive World Cup in history for fans.—
Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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In the open spaces, people kicked balls around (including my toddler, who blasted a shot past me and knocked over the beer of a Colombia fan who was very, very nice about the whole thing) or found shade under the only tree.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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During a rundown play between third and home, a Verdugo Hills runner knocked over the Roosevelt third baseman.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino departed early from Saturday’s game against the Houston Astros at Kauffman Stadium.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Banks briefly departed the series for its penultimate 2016-2017 season, when British pop singer Rita Ora hosted.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Taken off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20off. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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