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as in participating
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 eating
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 partaking
Cristian Fajardo Mondragon, 17, was taken into custody Sunday after allegedly partaking in a citywide shooting spree that left four people injured, struck two fire stations and triggered a shelter-in-place order in South Austin, the Austin Police Department said in a statement.
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
What to see today Catch a glimpse of what the locals are doing, likely gathering for potlucks on the beach or partaking in water sports like surfing, kayaking or paddle boarding.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 May 2026
In the real world, however, Mercury in Gemini can feel like suddenly wanting to say yes to every invite, or partaking in conversation with people from different walks of life.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 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
The dirt eating was widespread, with males and females from different groups of monkeys partaking during multiple times of the year, and was generally associated with areas where there were more tourists.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Reinhart asks the camera, partaking in the popular TikTok trend.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Soon after, videos surfaced showing Patel, in a long-sleeve white USA shirt, partaking in the festive locker room celebration.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Though the resort has only been open for a few years, guests who pop in for a soak are partaking in a tradition that spans centuries.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
What to see today Catch a glimpse of what the locals are doing, likely gathering for potlucks on the beach or partaking in water sports like surfing, kayaking or paddle boarding.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 May 2026
In the real world, however, Mercury in Gemini can feel like suddenly wanting to say yes to every invite, or partaking in conversation with people from different walks of life.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 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
The dirt eating was widespread, with males and females from different groups of monkeys partaking during multiple times of the year, and was generally associated with areas where there were more tourists.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Reinhart asks the camera, partaking in the popular TikTok trend.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Soon after, videos surfaced showing Patel, in a long-sleeve white USA shirt, partaking in the festive locker room celebration.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Though the resort has only been open for a few years, guests who pop in for a soak are partaking in a tradition that spans centuries.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partaking
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More than half of the roughly 1,200 delegates at the convention were participating in the endorsement process for the first time, according to DFL Chair Richard Carlbom.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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The incumbent then went on the attack against Moulton for his 2024 comments regarding trans athletes participating in girls’ youth and collegiate sports.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Cats become infected by eating raw meat, birds, mice or contaminated soil, and only cats that are actively shedding parasites in their stool can spread it.—
Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Now regaled to one wall, the kitchen boasts even more counter space, as well as overhead cabinetry and an adjacent eating nook.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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“Partaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partaking. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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