takes out

present tense third-person singular of take out
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as in goes out (with)
to go on a social engagement with she'd like to take the new boy out to the movies sometime

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes out
Verb
  • Doll’s action unleashes a cascade of karmic consequences, most of them violent and some perpetrated by him, that culminate in the investigator being set up to take the fall for the killing of a young female tourist and being pursued by bounty hunters sent by that cartel bagman.
    Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The boa uncoils and hisses, the tiger unleashes his roar.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The exfoliating ingredient—popular in skincare for clearing up breakouts—removes buildup from the scalp.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Related Articles Obviously, the best way to avoid hangovers is to not drink at all, but if a celebratory sip is unavoidable this season, Myers recommends staying hydrated with water and electrolytes, getting extra sleep and taking charcoal, which binds to and removes toxins from the body.
    Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The series also starred Collins as angel Castiel, who accompanies the Winchesters on their exorcisms.
    Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
  • This environment can foster healthier interactions and reduce the anxiety that often accompanies dating.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Humiliated when Iran releases the hostages minutes after Reagan is inaugurated.
    Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Occasionally, a lone genius comes up with a brilliant idea, and everyone else simply executes it.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The command-and-control model of management, once seen as a necessary discipline, loses relevance in environments where AI autonomously executes operational mandates.
    Steven Kawasumi, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Takes out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20out. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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