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as in participates
to take a share or part
we should all partake of the city's rich cultural offerings while we have the opportunity
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as in eats
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 partakes
Shift In Obesity Perception Historically, obesity has been viewed as a lifestyle issue, as a result of the diet and activity one partakes in.
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Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Ryan Reynolds partakes in a skit during The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's last taping on May 21.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Ryan Reynolds partakes in a skit during The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's last taping on May 21.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partakes
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Under that view, a taxpayer who actively participates in management should not receive the benefit simply because state law characterizes the interest as a limited partnership interest.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook participates in a board meeting at the Federal Reserve on March 19, 2026 in Washington, DC.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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The average American eats about 18 pounds of ice cream, or about 4 gallons, each year, according to the IDFA.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Everyone eats the same meal, including the teachers, and the guests, who may be surprised that the children have cleared their plates of these vegetables.—
Adam Yamaguchi,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Every guest after the first 100 who dines in from Saturday through Monday can get a buy one, get one beef pepper rice.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Complimentary valet is available for anyone who dines at Toro Toro before or after a screening.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Partakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partakes. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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