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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
please take up the blanket so I can look underneath it
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as in to borrow
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
one cluster of fans started chanting the team name of the champions, and the crowd quickly took up the cry
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Recent Examples of take up
Manual processes – Tasks such as filtering reports or preparing audit cases could take up to 40 minutes each, multiplied by thousands of cases.
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Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Reading the poem today, one is still struck by the predicaments and responsibilities this voice takes up.
—Elaine L. Wang
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
This will also take up less energy than using your full-sized oven.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the Senate is expected to take up a vote Monday on nominee Stephen Miran for a Board of Governors vacancy.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Reading the poem today, one is still struck by the predicaments and responsibilities this voice takes up.
—Elaine L. Wang
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
This will also take up less energy than using your full-sized oven.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the Senate is expected to take up a vote Monday on nominee Stephen Miran for a Board of Governors vacancy.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take up
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The lockdown was later lifted, but the university said access to campus would remain restricted to students, faculty, and staff with a valid school ID as local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies continued to investigate the threat.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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This process lifts stains without increasing their surface area, which can be an issue when scrubbing by hand with a cloth or brush.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Anyone who’s drinking hot pumpkin spice lattes in a chunky sweater may need to rein it in for a little while.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Delicious now, this will drink well for the next 4-6 years.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Debt mismanagement – overextending yourself by borrowing too much money and high repayment terms.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Like its predecessor, Age of Imprisonment isn’t exactly a typical Zelda game, instead borrowing the design of musou series like Dynasty Warriors for hard-hitting combat against hordes of enemies.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Among them were countless era-defining releases that are still among the best movies ever made—of any genre—from the haunting Rebecca to the gripping Rear Window, and the ravishing Vertigo to the hair-raising Psycho.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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There were times when raising kids, building careers, and paying bills felt overwhelming.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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The rugged Renegade Evo leather boots sport a soft, shock-absorbing midsole layered over grippy Vibram rubber for a comfortable, slip-free experience on the trail.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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The glossy marketing doesn't include a footnote about trust funds, family support or the ability to absorb year-over-year losses that would devastate most working families.—
Elle Wang,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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About 41% of the respondents said Chinese companies were more advanced in adopting AI, with that share rising to 62% in the retail and consumer industry.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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In 2008, Ingraham adopted her first child from Guatemala, who is now a Texas A&M student.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 Emmy Awards on Sunday night will celebrate many TV shows that elevate deeply personal issues to high drama.—
Jair Hilburn,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Scott tried to elevate a fastball.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the industry is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to manage tariff risks, optimize logistics costs, and ensure pricing compliance across complex regulatory environments.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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And up in orbit, the Enterprise also embraces the fantasy vibe, deploying a Vulcan mind-meld to get Spock and Kirk piloting the Enterprise and Farragut, respectively, in telepathic unison.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Take up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20up. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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