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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
Lemon made his first public comments after federal authorities arrested him on Thursday for partaking in an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
In Aquarius, Mercury is intellectually stimulating, like partaking in clever banter and cerebral conversations that quench your curiosity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
This Fuzzy Hygge coloring book, $10, is filled with blank coloring pages featuring adorable furry pals partaking in cozy activities, like curling up in front of a fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
And as host, Wolfhard starred in a number of skits throughout the night, notably partaking in a Heated Rivalry spoof with the characters of Harry Potter.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Jan. 2026
But partaking in certain activities is where things go awry.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
Jensen, Cuevas, Tanner Young and Bailey Wynn consistently spent time together attending Comets games and partaking in Jensen’s favorite strain, sativa.
—Pj Green
january 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
As the two begin to plan their wedding, there is at least one thing Lorenze will not be partaking in.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
It’s most commonly found in millennials, who are equally famous for a) partaking in co-ed sports leagues and b) batting away the creeping tendrils of mortality at every turn.
—Grace Perry, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
In Aquarius, Mercury is intellectually stimulating, like partaking in clever banter and cerebral conversations that quench your curiosity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
This Fuzzy Hygge coloring book, $10, is filled with blank coloring pages featuring adorable furry pals partaking in cozy activities, like curling up in front of a fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
And as host, Wolfhard starred in a number of skits throughout the night, notably partaking in a Heated Rivalry spoof with the characters of Harry Potter.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Jan. 2026
But partaking in certain activities is where things go awry.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
Jensen, Cuevas, Tanner Young and Bailey Wynn consistently spent time together attending Comets games and partaking in Jensen’s favorite strain, sativa.
—Pj Green
january 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
As the two begin to plan their wedding, there is at least one thing Lorenze will not be partaking in.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
It’s most commonly found in millennials, who are equally famous for a) partaking in co-ed sports leagues and b) batting away the creeping tendrils of mortality at every turn.
—Grace Perry, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partaking
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Daniels, an office administrator working in the metro area, had recently completed legal observer training and was participating in rapid response work for the second time.—
Alessandra Schade,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026
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Residents can pick up a card from city locations that can be used at participating restaurants.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Hunters and birdwatchers are advised to wear gloves when handling birds or feeders, to wash hands thoroughly after any contact, and to not eating birds that appear sick or birds that are found dead.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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It was directed by that Michael Bay, and in it, an Alexander Hamilton super-fan is eating a peanut butter sandwich when his phone rings.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Partaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partaking. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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