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as in to depart
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 to remove
to rid oneself of (a garment)
take off your coat and stay awhile
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as in to subtract
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 to rob
slang
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
a gangbanger who decided to take off some fast-food joint
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as in parody
a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect
a sitcom that's a takeoff of an old TV show from the 1960s
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Recent Examples of take off
Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
The Cessna 172 took off from North Perry Airport about 8 a.m., according to FlightAware.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2025
The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Indy South Greenwood Airport around 10:45 a.m, according to the National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the crash.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
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Verb
It was taken off the DHS website after widespread criticism and confusion over its accuracy and the criteria used for inclusion.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
The Cessna 172 took off from North Perry Airport about 8 a.m., according to FlightAware.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
The plane crashed less than a minute after takeoff, striking an unoccupied outbuilding less than two miles from the airport, according to police and flight tracker FlightAware.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2025
The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Indy South Greenwood Airport around 10:45 a.m, according to the National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the crash.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take off
Verb
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He was scheduled to depart on October 1, 2023, but did not board the flight, ICE said in a press release.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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The first installment directed by Justin Lin, Tokyo Drift departs from the first two films with a brand-new cast and a separate storyline.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The architects removed unsympathetic additions, restored the massive Baltic pine ceiling beams, and brought back the grandeur of the enormous fireplaces, some nearly 10 feet wide.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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In an attempt to simplify its offerings, OpenAI had initially removed all previous AI models from ChatGPT when GPT-5 launched on August 7, forcing users to adopt the new model without warning.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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This created a template by which Alpha Centauri B’s light could then be subtracted out from the precious images of Alpha Centauri A.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Aug. 2025
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Imports are subtracted from U.S. growth. ◾ Consumers are happier: Both consumer confidence and sentiment continued to climb in July, recovering from their April lows.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Palestinians fear the settlement building in the West Bank - which has sharply intensified since the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel that led to the Gaza war - will rob them of any chance to build a state of their own in the area.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Montgomery robbed Wenceel Pérez of a single, leaping to make a catch to begin the ninth.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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The promotion, which allows each member one redemption, is being accompanied by local events and product launches nationwide.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The launch coincides with the upcoming season of Wheel of Fortune, now co-hosted by Ryan Seacrest alongside the legendary Vanna White.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The brothers are reuniting for the first time in 18 years to write an original script for the restart of the horror parody franchise, writing and producing the movie alongside Rick Alvarez.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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Some Trump administration officials have sought to play along with the parody, seeking to be in on the joke rather than just the butt of them.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Mederos had been more over the top, but the Angels moved his arm down about 10 degrees.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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For neighboring Arizonans hoping to glimpse the site of the spacecraft soaring overhead, the moving schedule may have caused some confusion.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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But even homes standing on safer grounds are seen as a dangerous investment by potential buyers, who are also put off by the prospect of higher maintenance costs and insurance limitations.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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As prices for new cars continue to rise, consumers are looking for ways to keep their current vehicle running and put off a purchase.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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“Take off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20off. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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