TOOK (OUT) Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

took out

verb

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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Recent Examples of took out As the grid struggled in the heatwave, a power failure took out a major wastewater treatment facility on the Hudson river. — Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 In the first half, as France attacked down the right wing, Galarza took out Mbappe off the ball, appearing to strike the French forward with his arm. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026 According to Bill of Sale and Deed of Trust records, Ambush's uncle, John Freeman -- who was formerly enslaved by Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison -- took out a $620 loan to buy Ambush's freedom in 1833. — Melia Patria, ABC News, 4 July 2026 But once the shooting started, Dandrae Martin, who was shot in the left arm; and Payton, also shot, took out their own weapons to defend themselves. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 The defense asked about several trips Marcelle took out of the country between the end of 2024 and now. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 24 June 2026 Fans took out their phones, to have the chance of recording Messi break the World Cup scoring record, but were let down when the forward missed wide. — Cal Phillips june 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026 Dallas was not wide enough at field level for a regulation soccer pitch, for instance, while Kansas City, Rogers says, took out 10 rows of seats. — Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 10 June 2026 After about a minute total of back and forth, Manigault took out a fake gun and held it by his side. — Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026

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Verb

The lone goal came from midfielder Stephen Eustáquio, who unleashed a strike from outside the box in the 92nd minute.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026
The Russian military unleashed a massive 11-hour barrage on the Ukrainian capital overnight into Thursday morning that killed at least 30 people.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of unleashed

Verb

Should the seafood-averse find their way through the door, look to an excellent roast chicken in ham jus, accompanied by a welcome splotch of mustard.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Part of the 18th Musique & Vin au Clos Vougeot festival, the event was, naturally, accompanied by top-notch wine.

— George Nelson for ArtNews, Robb Report, 9 July 2026

Definition of accompanied

Verb

If a shrub is causing safety issues, is diseased, or is causing damage to structures, it should be removed.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
The New York Post also confirmed the suspension earlier on Saturday, citing internal police documents that state Scheublin was removed from his position on Tuesday, June 30.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Definition of removed

Verb

The 48-year-old daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte is accused of corruption, bribery, misappropriating millions in government funds and threatening to have the current president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, assassinated.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
Politician Aung San Suu Kyi, daughter of assassinated former Burma Prime Minister Aung San, was placed under house arrest by Burma’s ruling junta.

— USA Today, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of assassinated

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Recently released pictures show his coffin next arriving in Karbala, surrounded by masses of people.

— Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Last 'Cheetah Girls' movie released in 2008 The original film trilogy, based on Deborah Gregory's book series of the same name, is one of Disney Channel's most iconic original movie franchises.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Definition of released

Verb

If your bathroom feels busy or dated thanks to clashing finishes, consider painting everything in one rich, moody hue like charcoal, navy, or slate.

— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
Styles and Swift dated on-and-off until 2013, when their breakup inspired several songs on Swift’s 1989.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026

Definition of dated

Verb

After other State Department officials clarified that position, Dutch authorities withdrew the authorization while Machado’s aircraft was already in flight, forcing it to return.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Two Republicans, a Democrat and an independent candidate are running to fill the top seat on the Platte County Commission, which is currently held by Scott Fricker, who withdrew from the race a month after filing for reelection this spring.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Definition of withdrew

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In 2019, a German nurse who murdered 87 patients by deliberately bringing about cardiac arrests was given a life sentence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
People were becoming aware of the tens of millions of victims who had been murdered by communist regimes over the previous decades.

— David Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026