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taking off

NOUN

departure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

escape evacuation exit exodus flight passage removal retirement retreat separation takeoff walkout withdrawal

STRONG

abandonment adieu decampment desertion egress egression embarkation emigration expatriation farewell getaway going goodbye hegira leave-taking migration parting powder recession sailing stampede start vacation

WEAK

bow out congé going away quitting setting forth setting-out taking leave vanishing act withdrawing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

arrival coming entrance stay

STRONG

greeting hello

WEAK

abidance continuation keeping

Example Sentences

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Andrew Bary’s stock pick has been taking off along with the team’s success.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Baird’s Mortonson told MarketWatch that portfolio managers are worried about being underweight if SpaceX shares do end up taking off.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

So, Arteta changed it again at half-time, bringing Mosquera on at right-back, moving Myles Lewis-Skelly to left-back and taking off Calafiori.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

I note, “Kids listen when they are given trust and agency,” before taking off for Kona.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

“WOOOOOOO!!!” he shouted, taking off after the cat.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

taking off

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