TOOK OUT Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

took out

verb

Definition of took out next

past tense of take out

as in unleashed

to find emotional release for he took out his frustrations by splitting a cord of firewood

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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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While they were trapped, Cameron unleashed a barrage of verbal assaults and intimidation tactics, further escalating the hostile situation.

Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Helene’s robust wind force and powerful floods unleashed over 500 miles of deadly destruction from Florida to the Southern Appalachians last week.

Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024

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