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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

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A year ago, Air India flight 171 crashed less than a minute after taking off from Ahmedabad airport in the western Indian state of Gujarat, en route for London.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

Myers said Dell’s earnings point to compute demand taking off across the technology sector and indicate that the AI transition is in full swing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“Good morning, class,” the woman said, taking off her gloves.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

taking off

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