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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
Locals can partake in weekend brunch, lunch and dinner service at the SouthEnd spot.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Each day will be themed and campers will get to partake in activities that include outdoor skills, kayaking and more active fun.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Images of your friendly neighborhood mail carrier trundling along the roadside in a boxy white mailtruck or walking up to the door in striped federal blue are as American as apple pie, but in this 250th birthday year for the nation, not everyone gets to partake in this American experience.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Though typically ravenous, Jackie didn’t partake.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Each day will be themed and campers will get to partake in activities that include outdoor skills, kayaking and more active fun.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Images of your friendly neighborhood mail carrier trundling along the roadside in a boxy white mailtruck or walking up to the door in striped federal blue are as American as apple pie, but in this 250th birthday year for the nation, not everyone gets to partake in this American experience.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Though typically ravenous, Jackie didn’t partake.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partake
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That precludes Sikh members from participating in local democracy, said Mandeep Singh, the regional director of the Jakara Movement, a nonprofit for young Sikhs to advocate for their religion.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The seventh annual San Diego Writers Festival is set to return to the Coronado Public Library and surrounding venues later this month, and three of the many authors participating in the event are La Jollans.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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In Queens, check out the art at MoMA PS1 or spend an afternoon eating your way through Astoria or Flushing, known for standout Greek and Chinese cuisine, respectively.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Many studies suggest that eating breakfast earlier may help regulate blood sugar.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 Mar. 2026
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In fact, McCarthy’s scalp hunters dine with Zuloaga (a real historical figure) and, at one point, ride into Janos.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partake. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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