1
as in unleashed
to find emotional release for
he took out his frustrations by splitting a cord of firewood
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2
as in accompanied
to go on a social engagement with
she'd like to take the new boy out to the movies sometime
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as in removed
to take away from a place or position
the airline passenger took his laptop computer out of its carrying case
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as in assassinated
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 took out
Consumer goods company Dabur, valued at $11 billion, took out a front-page newspaper advertisement this week carrying photos of unbranded toothpaste packs that resemble Colgate packaging.
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CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Before ever encountering the Warrens, Valak took out a convent, murdered some priests, and possessed a very hot Frenchman.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
At the time, a source told PEOPLE that Teefey and Gomez, Wondermind's chief impact officer, both stepped in to take action for their employees, while denying that Teefey took out a loan to pay salaries.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Gutekunst, whose job may be on the line this season under new team president Ed Policy, took out his driver and swung away.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2025
The woman finished her tangerine and took out a handkerchief from her gown pocket.
—Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
Around 30% of American adults took out student loans to pay for higher education, according to the Federal Reserve, and 63% of borrowers report having had difficulty making payments on their loans at some point, according to a 2024 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau survey.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
In January 2005, Boutte took out a lien on her property to cover the cost of repairs and a new roof was installed.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
She got paid by referral fees paid when consumers took out a subscription to watch a match.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Before ever encountering the Warrens, Valak took out a convent, murdered some priests, and possessed a very hot Frenchman.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
At the time, a source told PEOPLE that Teefey and Gomez, Wondermind's chief impact officer, both stepped in to take action for their employees, while denying that Teefey took out a loan to pay salaries.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Gutekunst, whose job may be on the line this season under new team president Ed Policy, took out his driver and swung away.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2025
The woman finished her tangerine and took out a handkerchief from her gown pocket.
—Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
Around 30% of American adults took out student loans to pay for higher education, according to the Federal Reserve, and 63% of borrowers report having had difficulty making payments on their loans at some point, according to a 2024 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau survey.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
In January 2005, Boutte took out a lien on her property to cover the cost of repairs and a new roof was installed.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
She got paid by referral fees paid when consumers took out a subscription to watch a match.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took out
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The 2010 operation was supposed to last three days but got called off after the first hour yielded dozens of arrests and unleashed a furious reaction from then-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Nevada Democrat.—
Elliot Spagat,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, then UK Prime Minister Liz Truss unleashed a wave of market panic with unfunded tax cuts that forced the Bank of England into emergency action after 30-year gilt yields soared by over 100 basis points.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The First 70 Years contains impeccable research and analysis, accompanied by fascinating photos of the sets, film crews, and casts.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images What To Know Erika Kirk was seen departing Air Force Two in Phoenix on Thursday accompanied by Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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This changed in late 1980 when Jobs was removed from the Lisa project by President Mike Scott, after which Jobs moved to unilaterally take over the Macintosh, which at that time was otherwise considered a largely speculative affair.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Makary had wanted the warning removed and packed the panel with like-minded experts.—
Arthur Allen,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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That ornery cleric was Moqtada al-Sadr, the son of Mohammad Sadiq al-Sadr, a grand ayatollah assassinated almost certainly by Saddam’s order in 1999.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Israel has assassinated many of Hamas’ top military and political leadership.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Just a day before Amtrak unveiled its new Acela trains, his department withdrew another $175 million earmarked for California rail projects.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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In January 2023, Imavov was booked to face Kelvin Gastelum, but that fight fell apart when Gastelum withdrew.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The house is haunted by a family of farmers that lived and died on the land, murdered horribly by the patriarch of the family, but really, the problem is the demon that controls the mirror and its dark reflections.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was murdered on Wednesday during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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D4vd, who first went viral on TikTok, released his debut album in April.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jenkins, a former Brevard County school board member and speech pathologist, released a launch video casting herself as a fighter for working families, drawing on her own experience working multiple jobs to make ends meet.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a letter dated Tuesday, addressed to the state auditor, an attorney for the economic council requested a review of the grant selection process.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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There are quite a few games likely to show up in the presentation, though, as the year comes to a close and many games have been announced for this year but not dated.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Took out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20out. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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