taking out

present participle of take out
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as in going 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 taking out
Verb
  • Start by removing the old hardware using a screwdriver, saving the screws if needed, and clean the surface to remove any residue.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.
    Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Eleven years after attorney Sarah Morgan defended her husband, Adam, against the charge of murdering his mistress, she's changed careers and started a family with a new husband, Bob Miller.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
  • They were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole at ages 18 and 21 after being convicted of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home in 1989.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Musk has also weighed in on the spending fight, unleashing a flood of misinformation on his social platform X about the stopgap bill that would have funded government through March.
    Joanne Haner, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
  • This journey, while complex, is essential for unleashing AI's full potential and driving innovation.
    Chetan Mathur, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Weezer recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Blue Album, along with an accompanying tour and festival circuit.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Like most wireless cameras, the P1 Max is easy to install and requires only a few screws and a few minutes of time in the accompanying app.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In December 2023, Congress passed a National Defense Authorization Act that aimed to block any president from unilaterally withdrawing from NATO without approval from the Senate or an act of Congress.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Diddy is expected to return to court on March 17 and will spend the holiday season behind bars after withdrawing his appeal for bail.
    Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Morgan Wallen treated his fans to a New Year's Eve surprise by releasing a new song.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • After releasing their independent debut record in 1987, Jane’s released their major label debut, Nothing’s Shocking, in 1988.
    Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • For instance, financial firms run ERP, CRM and wealth management platforms separately, with each business unit executing independent digital initiatives leading to disconnected AI strategies.
    Jabin Geevarghese George, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Most recently, the Florida Supreme Court rejected an argument that his longtime use of drugs and alcohol and several head injuries led to a mental decline that would make executing him cruel and unusual punishment.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Taking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20out. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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