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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
In the film, actress Midori Francis plays Hana, a medical student who becomes terrorized by a sinister force after partaking in the latest dieting fad — eating human ashes.
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Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
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.
—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
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
The app recommended partaking in the chef’s surprise box, a series of courses that the chef puts together based on what is in season.
—Lisa Aiken, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
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.
—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
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
The app recommended partaking in the chef’s surprise box, a series of courses that the chef puts together based on what is in season.
—Lisa Aiken, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partaking
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They were fined and banned from participating in the following World Cup and qualifiers, halting any progress.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Pick-up locations include Chamblee, Doraville and Brookhaven City Halls, as well as at participating restaurants.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
6 June 2026
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Put simply, Maine would not be Maine without its lobster—and a trip to Maine wouldn’t be complete without eating some.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Unlike eating enough protein or seeing how hydration affects your skin, gut health is an important, yet somewhat immeasurable, key to human health.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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“Partaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partaking. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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