take stock
idiom
: 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 + ofWe should take stock of our finances.
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Now is the time for any traveler to take stock of their go-to items and see what could use an upgrade for fall.
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Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
Amid her life with stiff-person syndrome, which she was first diagnosed with in 2022 amid the cancellation of her world tour, the 57-year-old Canadian singer shared a video address on Thursday urging her supporters to take stock of their good fortune this Thanksgiving.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
Given time to take stock of the defense and get players in motion without screaming, Nix became comfortable.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Nov. 2025
Countries are gathering in Brazil at the COP30 summit to take stock of climate change.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
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Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
Amid her life with stiff-person syndrome, which she was first diagnosed with in 2022 amid the cancellation of her world tour, the 57-year-old Canadian singer shared a video address on Thursday urging her supporters to take stock of their good fortune this Thanksgiving.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
Given time to take stock of the defense and get players in motion without screaming, Nix became comfortable.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Nov. 2025
Countries are gathering in Brazil at the COP30 summit to take stock of climate change.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Take stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20stock. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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