TOOK OFF Synonyms: 210 Similar and Opposite Words

took off

verb

past tense of take off

as in departed

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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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 robbed

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 took off Reverse handoff to Tutu Atwell who took off toward the left sideline before being stopped near the line. — Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Some of them took off rolling and spinning and running into each other. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 Why experiential retail trends are taking over stores Retailtainment took off because online shopping already solved the convenience problem. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 Virginia’s outbreak that took off in May appears to be slowing. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 24 July 2026 Sales of large-format items like whole hams, wheels of cheese, and big cuts of meat slowed, while chocolate and cookies took off. — Paula De La Cruz, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 In the 21st century, fashion collaborations, including the Boston silhouette took off, ranging from streetwear brands like Stüssy to designer names. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 But that plan, to save time by pre-taping acceptance speeches from several categories (in an attempt to save some time) also never took off. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 July 2026 Why perimenopause supplement stacking took off The roots run deep. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for took off

Verb

As expected, a significant chunk of key contributors from that historic 2026 team departed.

— Hunter DeLauder, AJC.com, 29 July 2026
The newlyweds, meanwhile, bounced over to Italy’s Lake Como and Florence for a mini-moon after everyone had departed.

— Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Definition of departed

Verb

Riccio points out oftentimes the license plates to legal vehicles are removed or blocked, which keeps them from being traced on license plate readers.

— Jermont Terry, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Many chefs pull salmon when the thermometer reads about 125 to 130 degrees for medium, knowing carryover cooking will continue after it’s removed from the grill.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of removed

Verb

They're expressed as a percentage of your investment and deducted automatically.

— Elizabeth Gravier,Dan Avery, CNBC, 16 July 2026
The site does the advertising, booking and payment collection in exchange for a 30% fee that’s deducted from the teacher’s earnings.

— Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026

Definition of deducted

Verb

Thus within Haitian culture, zombies were victims, robbed of independent will by cruel masters.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026
An elderly Parker County man was beaten and robbed by a woman who gained access to his home after pretending to be a police officer, the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Saturday.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026

Definition of robbed

Verb

To make matters worse, All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz exited the game with a left forearm contusion after he was hit by a pitch in the first inning.

— Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Fever star center Aliyah Boston exited early with an apparent knee injury after landing awkwardly.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of exited

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Many have delayed large home renovations, put off replacing major appliances and looked for practical ways to trim monthly expenses as everyday costs remain elevated.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 July 2026
He’s been put off by Rhaenyra but not in any really humiliating way.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of put off

Verb

At public institutions, the average amount that a student pays now after all the discounts and everything is subtracted is only about $2,300 according to the college board.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 20 July 2026
The report then stripped out liabilities, which includes mortgage debt, of $5 trillion and subtracted the wealth of the top 1%, estimated at $28 trillion.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 17 July 2026