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as in held
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
take my hand, or we'll get separated in this crowd
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2
as in had
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
will you take that call? took a cut in pay
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as in got
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
if you don't cover your head in this weather, you'll take cold and be stuck inside all weekend
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as in selected
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
you can take the white side this time, since I got to be white for our last chess game
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as in bought
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I'll take two cheeseburgers to go, please
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as in required
to have as a requirement
it will take a lot of courage to stand up for what is right
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as in performed
to produce a desired effect
it will be a few hours before this medication takes
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as in stood
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't take anymore of your whining about your former boyfriend
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as in believed
to regard as right or true
I think we can take his word for it
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as in stopped
to achieve a victory over
I know we can take that team
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as in treated
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
let's take each problem separately
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as in received
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
the school takes only a small percentage of the thousands of applicants
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as in destroyed
to deprive of life
I never thought heart disease would take such an athletic and health-conscious person
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Recent Examples of taken
Gigi Hadid has taken a long, extended break from batting for team bob.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Harvard Health has taken a critical look at Apollo Neuro, and Medscape has warned about uncertain efficacy in at-home vagus stimulation devices.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
The White House has taken a more active role in the festivities than initially planned, setting up its own Freedom 250 project to supplement America250, a bipartisan congressional effort to celebrate the occasion.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
And it all might be taken away by absurd, unfair officiating.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Trump has taken an active role to boost the $TRUMP meme coin, a type of cryptocurrency.
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Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Without that, Dixon says, the exchange would have taken far more work to define and may not have produced the same level of constructive feedback.
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Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Marcus Rashford had a strong shot on target that turned into a corner kick taken by Elliot Anderson.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, one historian is traveling 750 miles to remind Americans where that history has taken us.
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Jericka Duncan,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Harvard Health has taken a critical look at Apollo Neuro, and Medscape has warned about uncertain efficacy in at-home vagus stimulation devices.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
The White House has taken a more active role in the festivities than initially planned, setting up its own Freedom 250 project to supplement America250, a bipartisan congressional effort to celebrate the occasion.
—
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
And it all might be taken away by absurd, unfair officiating.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Trump has taken an active role to boost the $TRUMP meme coin, a type of cryptocurrency.
—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Without that, Dixon says, the exchange would have taken far more work to define and may not have produced the same level of constructive feedback.
—
Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Marcus Rashford had a strong shot on target that turned into a corner kick taken by Elliot Anderson.
—
Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, one historian is traveling 750 miles to remind Americans where that history has taken us.
—
Jericka Duncan,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.
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The jewelry designer and mother of two had a lumpectomy, underwent radiation and took Tamoxifen to reduce her risk of recurrence.
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Unlike Brazil, the Philippines has never had a player make a meaningful impact on the professional game, especially on the women’s side.
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With a spacious 45-liter capacity and thoughtful details like hideaway shoulder straps, interior compression straps, and a dedicated laptop compartment, it's got all the bells and whistles and can still fit in the overhead.
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As the other person got closer, Blue allegedly reached for a firearm and began shooting at the person, who took cover behind the car that the family was sitting in.
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But Charania reported that the Celtics kept seeing what was out there for Brown, whom Boston selected with the third overall choice in the 2016 draft.
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In the fourth round of the NFL Draft, the Chiefs selected Oregon cornerback Jadon Canady.
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Bon Appétit may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
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The necklace, along with its matching earrings and rings, was purchased immediately by a client.
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The Biden administration also required service members to receive COVID-19 vaccines, leading thousands of people who declined to get vaccinated to voluntarily or involuntarily leave the military.
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For example, a robot needs to comprehend the different levels of pressure that are required while holding an egg versus holding a bottle of water.
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It was modeled after canal packet boats of yore, which were squat and flat-roofed to fit beneath the low railroad bridges that crossed the canal.
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The problem is not that capital dried up; the challenge is that capital has become more concentrated, flowing toward a relatively small group of sectors and companies that fit the current AI investment thesis.
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Among the hundreds of surgeries performed over three decades by ElAttrache, his patients include the four 2024 MLB most valuable player and Cy Young Award winners — Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal.
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The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery reports that the average number of hair restoration surgeries performed per member in the past year is 178.
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“Taken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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