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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
Delaware and New York, on the other hand, can take your right to vote away if you are convicted of partaking in election betting.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Ahead of releasing Wowed Out, James will partake in a special string of concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles celebrating music from the films of Wes Anderson.
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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
He is expected to partake in individual training.
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Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Tensions between the two first erupted in 2006, when O'Donnell called Trump out on The View regarding his response to the controversy surrounding Miss USA winner Tara Conner, who was accused of partaking in underage drinking and cocaine use.
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Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Ahead of releasing Wowed Out, James will partake in a special string of concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles celebrating music from the films of Wes Anderson.
—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
He is expected to partake in individual training.
—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Tensions between the two first erupted in 2006, when O'Donnell called Trump out on The View regarding his response to the controversy surrounding Miss USA winner Tara Conner, who was accused of partaking in underage drinking and cocaine use.
—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partake
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Jimmy John's said the meal will be available at participating locations nationwide beginning June 29 through the company's app and website for a limited time.
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The cohort also got a behind-the-scenes look at Tribeca Film Festival, participating in learning sessions specifically designed for navigating the festival circuit.
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While oysters in space appear to be a newer research opportunity, Harrisburg states that humans have been eating these creatures for 100,000 years, based on archaeology findings.
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Is low-carb or low-fat eating healthier for your heart?
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James Stocklas, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania One evening in 2016, dining at a sports bar in the Florida Keys, James Stocklas, 67, glimpsed a yacht on the water.
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Guests can also enjoy thoughtfully paired food and wine experiences at the estate restaurant, with the option of dining indoors or on the scenic outdoor patio overlooking the vineyards.
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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partake. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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