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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
Busy Philipps partakes in a Zumba class in New York City over the weekend.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Metro participates in one Lost & Found auction per month, according to the transportation agency.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The statement by Kim Yo Jong came a day after the allies started their 11-day Freedom Shield exercise involving thousands of troops, while Washington participates in an escalating war in the Middle East.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
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This ultra-slim robot features a staggering 22,000Pa of HyperForce suction and a zero-tangling design that eats pet hair for breakfast.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Still, the Magic loved Bane’s competitive spirit and refusal to play nice in a league that eats the meek for breakfast.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Khabouth, who has met Bichette, says that roughly half the team regularly dines at Animl, which sits just a block and a half from the stadium, often stopping by after games.—
Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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As the director of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, in Avondale, Maynard often dines in neighborhoods close to work, including Northside and Clifton.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Partakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partakes. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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