1
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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2
as in removes
to rid oneself of (a garment)
take off your coat and stay awhile
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3
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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4
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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Electronic detection points have been created at entrances to and exits from the tolling zone.—
Robbie Griffiths,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2025 -
Government/non-profit sector companies saw the highest turnover, clocking 438 exits year-to-date, up from 425 last year.—
Michael Flaherty,
Axios,
3 Jan. 2025
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The exfoliating ingredient—popular in skincare for clearing up breakouts—removes buildup from the scalp.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Annual Vehicle Inspections Eliminated Texas House Bill 3297 removes the requirement for annual mandatory safety inspections for non-commercial drivers as part of the vehicle registration process.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Carter Family departs from Blair House via motorcade.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
2 Jan. 2025
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The Miami Hurricanes’ retooling of their secondary continues as another contributor from the 2024 team departs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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Rather, Bates plays a wealthy retired lawyer named Madeleine Kingston who goes undercover as a legal assistant at a large law firm, taking on the alias surname of Matlock because the show was one of her deceased daughter's favorites.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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That's as far as amount A goes.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Takes off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20off. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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