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as in to eat
to take a meal
"let us partake," our minister declared, unfolding his napkin and eyeing the feast laid out before us
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Recent Examples of partake
As the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers partake in a dogfight series for the right to advance to the Eastern Conference finals, the New York Knicks are back at home with their feet kicked up and taking in the action like the rest of us.
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Following the presidential order, the White House hosted a field day with professional athletes and young children partaking in athletic activities outside.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
As of 2026, 39 states and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico offer legalized sports betting, an activity that, with betting apps on phones, is easy to partake in.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Others join the jaunt into Mexico’s waters to partake in the celebration scene south of the border as the boats make it to the finish line.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Following the presidential order, the White House hosted a field day with professional athletes and young children partaking in athletic activities outside.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
As of 2026, 39 states and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico offer legalized sports betting, an activity that, with betting apps on phones, is easy to partake in.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Others join the jaunt into Mexico’s waters to partake in the celebration scene south of the border as the boats make it to the finish line.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partake
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Richard is implied to be Hutu, though his family are never suggested to have participated in or supported the massacres.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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How much Achane had participated in Miami’s offseason program is unclear, but coach Jeff Hafley said he’s been around the facility before signing his four-year, $64 million contract extension last week.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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That means tolerating a certain level of damage from leaf-eating insects.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The overall objective is to educate guests on how to have a sustainable and enjoyable eating plan that continues post-stay—there are optional cooking classes to help establish the ground rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Its famed 19th-century patrons included the writers Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle, who dined among rolling carving trolleys—which, in fact, were quietly gliding in the background to prevent disturbing the country’s top chess players, the venue being the sport’s British center at the time.—
Ming Liu,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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Guests can dine at the grab-and-go cafe or sit down for traditional dining, with six meals served onboard.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partake. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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