1
as in moved
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 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 stolen (from)
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 taken off
The park said all riders were safely taken off the coaster, according to a statement obtained by Western Mass News.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Buttercup and her babies are being monitored by animal keepers and veterinary staff, and the pair are sometimes taken off exhibit to limit crowd exposure.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The deal was taken off the menu in 2024.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
This kind of seamless coordination is critical to ensuring dangerous individuals are taken off the streets.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
That’s a good reminder of how quickly this has taken off.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
In addition to having those 14 months taken off his overall sentence, Combs is also likely eligible for a reduction in his sentence under the First Step Act and by participating in a drug rehabilitation program.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The 18-year-old was taken off the oval in 2022 for allegedly punching a high school classmate in the groin, leading to a felony charge that was reduced to a misdemeanor before eventually being dropped.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Still, Smith was taken off the Sharks’ top line alongside Macklin Celebrini and replaced by Michael Misa at times during the second period.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Buttercup and her babies are being monitored by animal keepers and veterinary staff, and the pair are sometimes taken off exhibit to limit crowd exposure.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The deal was taken off the menu in 2024.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
This kind of seamless coordination is critical to ensuring dangerous individuals are taken off the streets.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
That’s a good reminder of how quickly this has taken off.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
In addition to having those 14 months taken off his overall sentence, Combs is also likely eligible for a reduction in his sentence under the First Step Act and by participating in a drug rehabilitation program.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The 18-year-old was taken off the oval in 2022 for allegedly punching a high school classmate in the groin, leading to a felony charge that was reduced to a misdemeanor before eventually being dropped.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Still, Smith was taken off the Sharks’ top line alongside Macklin Celebrini and replaced by Michael Misa at times during the second period.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken off
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Dillon Gabriel moved to a backup role as Deshaun Watson remained on the physically unable to perform list, even after the team opened his 21-day practice window in December.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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Meet, also, a discreet, briefcase-toting ball-bearings salesman from Chicago, recently moved here with his wife, now that the kids are grown.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The plane returned to the gate and the passenger was removed, according to Delta, which apologized to customers for the experience and delay.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Items of value, particularly smaller things that could be easily removed or concealed, should always be carried in person or within carry-on bags.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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While there are limits to prevent excessive withholding, certain debts — like child support or federal tax debt — can take priority and increase the total amount being deducted from your paycheck.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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More than 25 million filers, for instance, deducted their overtime pay — averaging out to more than $3,100 per filer.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
27 Apr. 2026
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Now he’s gone and directed this lively documentary that features those aforementioned interviews.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Miranda has gone viral too, in the bad way, for publishing a piece about a fashion brand since revealed to use sweatshop labor.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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McCoy was once considered a top-10 pick, but the 6-foot, 195-pound corner sustained a torn ACL during offseason workouts in January 2025 that robbed him of his junior season.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The terrifying story of how Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint during Paris Fashion Week in 2016 is being made into a Canal+ doc series.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Padres’ only run in the first six innings came on a home run by Ty France in the fifth off Brandon Pfaadt, who had taken over for starter Zac Gallen, who departed following the third inning after being hit in his throwing shoulder by a line drive.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The six trucks departed Van in eastern Turkey to pass through the Gurbulak border crossing, Van Health Director Muhammed Tosun said.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Correcting a deficiency is one of the most accessible interventions in everyday health and now there’s a compelling new reason to stop putting off that conversation.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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Do not be put off by doors slamming.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Balogun equalized with a penalty in the 59th after being knocked over by goalkeeper Donovan Léon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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See where tornadoes touched down, hail sizes reported, trees knocked over and roads closed due to flooding.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Taken off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20off. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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