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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
Bonilla suggested there is no policy in her contract or the employee handbook that forbids teachers from partaking in surrogacy or in vitro fertilization.
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Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Bloody, sweat-soaked, and teary-eyed is an apt description for many of the runners partaking in L’Échappée Belle race.
—Anna Richards, Outside, 18 Sep. 2025
Accessibility is about lowering the barriers that prevent people from partaking in something.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
Experiential pop-ups have become a staple in beauty, and social media has proven that neither lines nor weather can keep a loyal, everyday consumer from partaking in these moments.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The most daring of the time began partaking in motorcycle hillclimbs, which became the foundation of American motorcycle competitions.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Labor Day is almost here, and many Kentuckians will enjoy the three-day weekend by traveling to nearby attractions and partaking in local festivities.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
After partaking in some fun medieval activities at the park, everyone said their goodbyes.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Merriweather is accused of partaking in the early morning July 26 beating that injured six.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Bloody, sweat-soaked, and teary-eyed is an apt description for many of the runners partaking in L’Échappée Belle race.
—Anna Richards, Outside, 18 Sep. 2025
Accessibility is about lowering the barriers that prevent people from partaking in something.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
Experiential pop-ups have become a staple in beauty, and social media has proven that neither lines nor weather can keep a loyal, everyday consumer from partaking in these moments.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The most daring of the time began partaking in motorcycle hillclimbs, which became the foundation of American motorcycle competitions.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Labor Day is almost here, and many Kentuckians will enjoy the three-day weekend by traveling to nearby attractions and partaking in local festivities.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
After partaking in some fun medieval activities at the park, everyone said their goodbyes.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Merriweather is accused of partaking in the early morning July 26 beating that injured six.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partaking
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But recording a conversation that a person is not participating in violates the eavesdropping statute, Heath said.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Along with the fun collection of new doughnuts, Krispy Kreme is offering guests the chance to grab a free doughnut at participating bakeries nationwide.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Premier League is eating itself slightly as a breeding ground for English talent.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Cohen and other researchers have identified many subtle fixes that improve kids’ eating habits.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Partaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partaking. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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