TAKING OFF (FROM) Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

taking off (from)

verb

present participle of take off (from)

as in withdrawing (from)

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Israel says commercial goods will no longer enter Gaza, cutting off a key source of food and shelter supplies as winter approaches for the roughly 2 million people in the territory.

— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Deadhead blazing star during the growing season to encourage more flowering, but do not prune too soon, as cutting off the foliage may reduce next year’s blooms.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026

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Messick, who grew up going to Rays games at the Trop, took the loss after giving up six hits and three unearned runs in five innings.

— Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Monday was the first time in playoff history that a team's bullpen went over five innings in a postseason game without giving up a baserunner.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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Tim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO in September, handing over the top job to former hardware chief John Ternus and taking an executive chairman role.

— Jay Peters, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026
Jamal, meanwhile, was allegedly handing over information about his clients to the FBI.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of handing over

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