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as in to employ
to provide with a paying job
decided to take her on as store manager
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as in to borrow
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
recently arrived immigrants who are eager to take on the language and culture of their adopted homeland
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Recent Examples of take on
The anniversary screenings will include a sneak peek at the upcoming prequel series Elle, along with exclusive introductions from both Witherspoon and Lexi Minetree, who takes on the role of a younger Elle.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
She's also taken on hosting duties for such game shows as Hollywood Game Night and Weakest Link.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
In 1977, the actress took on the role of Kris Munroe in the iconic series after producer Aaron Spelling chose her to play Farrah Fawcett’s younger sister.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
What was her take on the naming spree?
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
She's also taken on hosting duties for such game shows as Hollywood Game Night and Weakest Link.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
In 1977, the actress took on the role of Kris Munroe in the iconic series after producer Aaron Spelling chose her to play Farrah Fawcett’s younger sister.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
What was her take on the naming spree?
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take on
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Within three days of the Da Nang landing in 1965, a group of professors at the University of Michigan met to discuss a response.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Politics, waivers, and environmental concerns Under the Biden-era rule, coke plants were supposed to start meeting new limits on leaks from the lids and doors of ovens that heat coal.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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An alternative theory is that Vermeer employed one of his daughters, Maria, as the model.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of comments from users ensued on both platforms speaking out about the chef’s behavior during times when they were employed at both restaurants.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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His rhetoric has helped sustain one of the fastest cash burns of any startup in history, relying on partners that have borrowed vast sums.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately, tight money coupled with spend-and-borrow Reaganomics, drove the value of the dollar high.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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Most of the 52 Democrats facing these penalties are required to pay $8,354 each.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The ceasefire brokered by Pakistan still faces hurdles in the talks beginning Saturday, as Israel and Hezbollah militants have been trading fire along the border of southern Lebanon and Iran has set conditions before negotiations can begin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Nick Serrano, Gloria’s deputy chief of staff, says there has also been a concerted effort by the administration to discourage department heads from hiring program managers and program coordinators unless absolutely necessary.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Director Paul Feig's take on the story of a live-in maid hired to work for a wealthy family with a big secret has earned $400 million globally at the box office.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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The shelter is adopting out the remaining chihuahuas (Fieto, Baby, Lola and Missy) in pairs.—
Amanda Rosa
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Trump compared Starmer's approach to Iran to former United Kingdom Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, who adopted an appeasement policy toward Nazi Germany during World War II.—
Elaine Mallon,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Police said the man who encountered the victim then fired a shot and stole his car.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Pre-emergent herbicide, manual removal Crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis) is a widespread lawn weed that everyone encounters at some point.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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According to Garrison, Alfortish sometimes recruited passengers himself.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the film, middle school teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) is recruited to help save Earth because of his history as a cell biologist with some iconoclastic ideas about life in the universe.—
Tara Haelle,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Take on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20on. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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