take stock

phrase

: to carefully think about something in order to make a decision about what to do next

We need to take stock and formulate a plan.

—often + of

We should take stock of our finances.

Examples of take stock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Returning from a summer when change swept through the Toronto Maple Leafs, a group of the organization’s power players gathered at a popular local dining spot last week to take stock of what remains. — Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The days before the holidays offer a chance to take stock of existing security plans and procedures and address outstanding gaps. — Richard Priem, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

Health systems and health plans need to take stock of how their data is stored and when it was last updated, then fix that foundation before implementing AI. — Morgan Beschle, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

As cities begin to take stock of its impact, the tournament has already proved a boon for fans of cultural exchanges and the beautiful game. — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 20 July 2026

Rhymes for take stock

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