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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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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

"Three days under surveillance, that doesn't bother us at all," one passenger, Roland Seitre, said just before taking off from Tenerife earlier Sunday.

From Barron's • May 10, 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

“I saw the hair stuff Tityana brought, so I just assumed you were taking off your scarf from now on or something.”

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

taking off

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