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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With temperatures heating up and the official start of summer right around the corner, now is the time to take stock of your seasonal wardrobe and fill in any missing pieces before your upcoming trips.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025
Perimenopause is a great time to take stock and optimize your lifestyle habits, Dr. Rosser says.
—Amy Norton, SELF, 27 May 2025
This summer, take stock of your relationship with technology.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Review The Financials Before reacting emotionally, take stock of what’s true.
—Rebecca Brooks, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025
Perimenopause is a great time to take stock and optimize your lifestyle habits, Dr. Rosser says.
—Amy Norton, SELF, 27 May 2025
This summer, take stock of your relationship with technology.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Review The Financials Before reacting emotionally, take stock of what’s true.
—Rebecca Brooks, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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“Take stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20stock. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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