1
as in departing
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 removing
to rid oneself of (a garment)
take off your coat and stay awhile
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as in subtracting
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 robbing
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 taking off
Olympic gold medalist Arisa Trew secured her second winning result of the weekend with a switch McTwist — a 540-degree twist taking off from her opposite side while grabbing the middle of the board — during women’s vert best trick, which featured a field of athletes averaging only 16 1/2 years old.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2026
During that time, the suspects took the woman's bracelet off her wrist without her knowing before taking off, according to police.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
For example, Dublin Airport (DUB) and Montreal Trudeau International Airport (YUL) both have United States pre-clearance facilities, where a traveler goes through the necessary visit with a CBP officer before taking off.
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Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Why the honey scent trend is taking off The appeal of a honey scent comes down to balance.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Ramaswamy became Snowflake’s chief executive in 2024, as the AI boom was taking off.
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Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Brian's car then flips multiple times and lands in a body of water, with the driver responsible apparently taking off.
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Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
The mission brought a roller coaster of highs and lows after taking off from SpaceX’s Starbase launch facilities at Texas’ southernmost tip.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Look at the success that Pamela Anderson is having after taking off all her makeup.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2026
During that time, the suspects took the woman's bracelet off her wrist without her knowing before taking off, according to police.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
For example, Dublin Airport (DUB) and Montreal Trudeau International Airport (YUL) both have United States pre-clearance facilities, where a traveler goes through the necessary visit with a CBP officer before taking off.
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Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Why the honey scent trend is taking off The appeal of a honey scent comes down to balance.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Ramaswamy became Snowflake’s chief executive in 2024, as the AI boom was taking off.
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Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Brian's car then flips multiple times and lands in a body of water, with the driver responsible apparently taking off.
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Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
The mission brought a roller coaster of highs and lows after taking off from SpaceX’s Starbase launch facilities at Texas’ southernmost tip.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Look at the success that Pamela Anderson is having after taking off all her makeup.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking off
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The model, 31, was seen departing for the ceremony with boyfriend Bradley Cooper, 51.
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Celebrations began Friday evening and stretched into the early hours of Saturday morning, with stars like Reese Witherspoon, Emma Stone and Paul Rudd seen departing the venue.
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Regular care prevents yellowing by removing oils and buildup that dull fabrics over time.
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Bart Jansen Trump called the court removing restrictions on political spending a victory for Republicans and free speech.
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The top off amount is calculated by subtracting your benefit at full retirement age (FRA) from 50% of your husband’s benefit at full retirement age.
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After subtracting education expenses, the average student cleared $86,806 more income than the average non-student.
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The action leaves Okello Chatrie convicted of robbing a bank in Virginia in 2019 after police tracked him down by searching for smartphones in the area where robbery occurred.
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The men are accused of robbing Banks, shooting him multiple times and fleeing.
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Asian national teams largely disappointed at the World Cup, with most exiting after the group stage, a stark contrast to African teams' historic success.
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The Ada County Coroner’s Office identified 65-year-old Dawn Hettinger of Nampa as the woman killed after exiting her vehicle on westbound Interstate 84 about 20 miles east of Boise.
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For anyone who has been putting off a checkup, over the counter hearing aids have made treatment easier to access than ever, which turns this into one of the simplest risk factors on the list to actually address.
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The reality is, putting off having these discussions does not do anyone any favors.
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After deducting their settlement fee and other charges, the net savings typically range from 20% to 25% of the original balance.
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Beginning in 2026, the rules surrounding deducting losses become even more penalizing.
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Luckily, this deal squashes that qualm by knocking over $300 from the sticker shocker!
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Hotel security believed Zimmerman was intoxicated before his show during soundcheck, reportedly falling and stumbling onstage, throwing microphones, tossing cymbals, knocking over parts of his drum kit, swinging a guitar, and more.
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“Taking off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20off. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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