1
as in giving way (to)
to find emotional release for
he took out his frustrations by splitting a cord of firewood
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2
as in going out (with)
to go on a social engagement with
she'd like to take the new boy out to the movies sometime
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3
as in removing
to take away from a place or position
the airline passenger took his laptop computer out of its carrying case
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4
as in murdering
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 taking out
Experts, however, are wary that users are taking out too many loans and could become overwhelmed with payments.
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Unsurprisingly, Haas & Mehta cruised into the gold medal match from the top half after taking out the bracket favorite.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Razorbacks rocked Alabama A&M 52-7 on Saturday while Arkansas State was taking out Southeast Missouri State 42-24.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2025
One of Mascherano’s biggest decisions was taking a defensive risk by taking out center back Lujan with the team trailing 1-0 and replacing him with Segovia, an attacker.
—Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
However, depending on the size of your pantry, all that food storage can feel overwhelming or feel so tight that taking out a can of tomatoes can feel like a round of Jenga.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
First of all, young people should learn the importance of compound interest before using a credit card as their only means of a financial parachute or taking out a student loan.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
At one point, Djeneba, sketched similarly to Rama, asks her husband to consider taking out his anger on a man.
—Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2025
Among their suggestions was taking out a $200 million loan and asking for new state revenue, while accepting responsibility for a controversial $175 million pension payment, previously covered by the city.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Diane Brady, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Unsurprisingly, Haas & Mehta cruised into the gold medal match from the top half after taking out the bracket favorite.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Razorbacks rocked Alabama A&M 52-7 on Saturday while Arkansas State was taking out Southeast Missouri State 42-24.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2025
One of Mascherano’s biggest decisions was taking a defensive risk by taking out center back Lujan with the team trailing 1-0 and replacing him with Segovia, an attacker.
—Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
However, depending on the size of your pantry, all that food storage can feel overwhelming or feel so tight that taking out a can of tomatoes can feel like a round of Jenga.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
First of all, young people should learn the importance of compound interest before using a credit card as their only means of a financial parachute or taking out a student loan.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
At one point, Djeneba, sketched similarly to Rama, asks her husband to consider taking out his anger on a man.
—Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2025
Among their suggestions was taking out a $200 million loan and asking for new state revenue, while accepting responsibility for a controversial $175 million pension payment, previously covered by the city.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking out
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Inside the metal carry case, there’s the dermaplaning Facial Razor, complete with one handle and three durable stainless-steel blades that offer delicate precision when removing peach fuzz and dead skin cells.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps your direct manager has been cold over Slack lately, removing you from important assignments or emails.—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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In 1935, Qassam and two of his followers ambushed a group of British Mandate policemen, murdering a Jewish sergeant.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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In 1981, James Reyos, a gay Apache man, was wrongly convicted of murdering a priest.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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Never one to shy away from making a scene at the annual Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, Bürstner came on mission this year, unleashing a furious innovation offensive that included novelties like a moving bathroom and a small semi-integrated motorhome dressed up like a camper van.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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The fear of unleashing forces beyond control has haunted science for centuries.—
Thomas Moynihan,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
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The dispute was heard by an arbitrator (and not a judge) because, per SPAC language and accompanying NBPA regulations, player-agent disputes are subject to arbitration.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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As of publication, the song and its accompanying video are only available on social media.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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The 4% rule traditionally involves withdrawing 4% of a portfolio in the first year of retirement and then adjusting the rate in subsequent years for inflation.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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The reaction to this was dynamic, which for some meant withdrawing from opportunities and for others contributed to burnout and decisions to leave their jobs altogether.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Court filings also describe discussions of assassinating Lula, his vice president Geraldo Alckmin, and Justice de Moraes.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Charles Guiteau was executed in 1882 for assassinating President James Garfield, the center said.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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The agency announced the reward on Thursday shortly after releasing two images of the person of interest in the investigation.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The search for Kirk’s assassin entered its third day Friday, with officials releasing new still photos of the person of interest, along with video of the person fleeing the scene after the shooting.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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Its marketing materials show robots handing an apple to a human, making coffee, putting away groceries and dishes, pouring drinks, and watering plants.—
Maya Cakmak,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Sep. 2025
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That's based on 20% of average statewide earnings, but most people are putting away closer to $601, the company said.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Taking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20out. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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