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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

Dell’s stock gained about 4% in intraday trading Thursday before taking off after the market’s close.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Chip and memory stocks weren’t the only sector taking off on Tuesday as space stocks soared.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

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

From Slate • May 10, 2026

They slowed to a stop for just a second before spreading out and taking off in different directions.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

taking off

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