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as in exits
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 removes
to rid oneself of (a garment)
take off your coat and stay awhile
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as in subtracts
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 robs
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 takes off
From there, the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway takes off, a 68-mile loop with tunnels and bridges that cuts through the park and the surrounding Black Hills National Forest.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
From the other side, the highway takes off in Madison and then bends off the main road to the charming town of New Glarus.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Unless Congress acts, American fliers are once again left to fend for themselves—refreshing apps, queuing at customer-service desks, and hoping their next flight takes off on time.
—AFAR Media, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes off
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But the debt-for-equity swap will result in a new stable of owners, as private equity firms Antares Capital, Fortress Investment Group and Invesco will trade in their debt claims for stakes in the business once the company exits from Chapter 11.—
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Savoie can make things happen as a passer and is adept at disturbing opposition exits out of their zone.—
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The solution removes moisture from the nail plate to ensure a long-lasting finish and contains biotin to strengthen the nails.—
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Suarez told Fox News Digital that diverting offenders away from prosecution removes a critical point of accountability.—
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The loss not only completes the Saints’ second sweep of the Panthers in three seasons but also drops the Panthers to 7-7 on the season — and robs them of sole possession of the NFC South lead.—
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Taking your eyes off the road for even a few seconds robs you of precious reaction time.—
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The question now is will the Chargers’ defense be as sound and productive if defensive coordinator Jesse Minter departs for one of the many head coaching positions around the NFL?—
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House of Fear also departs from its predecessors in that there can be only one winner.—
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For teams that sell their own merchandise, such as the Oilers, CNBC deducts the cost of goods sold from merchandise sales.—
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Once federal student aid is approved, the Department of Education disburses the money to the school, which deducts the tuition costs and forwards the remaining balance to the student to cover living expenses.—
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One slightly wrong rate in a budget, procurement forecast, or loan estimate easily moves millions of dollars in the wrong direction.—
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The Honda moves forward, turning to the right.—
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Leaving clean laundry in the dryer or hamper only puts off a chore until later, keeps clean clothes from its proper place, and also risks wrinkles or someone accidentally mistaking it for dirty laundry instead.—
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The 4,000-square-foot Sky Terrace Penthouse goes a step further with a private studio equipped with a Peloton bike, Echelon Reflect fitness mirror, and Technogym bench.—
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The fuzzy shearling interior and buttery soft suede outer is worth all the hype, and the chestnut hue goes with legit everything.—
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“Takes off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20off. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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