Synonyms of take
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as in to hold 
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as in to have
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as in to get
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as in to choose
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as in to buy
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as in to accommodate
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as in to hold
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
take my hand, or we'll get separated in this crowd
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as in to have
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
will you take that call? took a cut in pay
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as in to get
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
if you don't cover your head in this weather, you'll take cold and be stuck inside all weekend
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as in to choose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
you can take the white side this time, since I got to be white for our last chess game
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as in to buy
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I'll take two cheeseburgers to go, please
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as in to need
to have as a requirement
it will take a lot of courage to stand up for what is right
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as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't take anymore of your whining about your former boyfriend
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as in to believe
to regard as right or true
I think we can take his word for it
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as in to overcome
to achieve a victory over
I know we can take that team
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as in to manage
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
let's take each problem separately
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as in to receive
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
the school takes only a small percentage of the thousands of applicants
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as in to kill
to deprive of life
I never thought heart disease would take such an athletic and health-conscious person
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as in reaction
action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior
what's your take on the announcement that the senior vice president is taking an early retirement?
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as in yield
the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time
who will win the poker tournament and collect the whole take?
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as in share
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
because there were so many winners of the jackpot, each person's take will be smaller than expected
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as in interpretation
a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play)
despite its contemporary setting, this take on King Lear isn't particularly novel or insightful
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Recent Examples of take
Mike Jones, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
But on June 26 his bold voice fell forever silent when a tragic fire in the Austin neighborhood took three innocent lives, his among them.
—Steve Sewall, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2025
Each take has this in and out that sounds discontinuous.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
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Rodgers took some players aback by his just-one-of-the-guys approach.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
But on June 26 his bold voice fell forever silent when a tragic fire in the Austin neighborhood took three innocent lives, his among them.
—Steve Sewall, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
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The most whimsical take definitely goes to Bieber, who seems to enjoy polka dots even more than the average trend-lover.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2025
Each take has this in and out that sounds discontinuous.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
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The district will also hold a community listening session from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at Wales Elementary School, 219 N. Oak Crest Drive, Wales. Video from an Aug. 14 community listening session can be found at rb.gy/m7iy3s. Contact Alec Johnson at (262) 875-9469 or alec.johnson@jrn.com.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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She could have been held there up to a year, but in January, she was considered stable enough for the case to resume.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
21 Aug. 2025
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By now, it can be said to have its own long history.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Twenty years later, Edward Buckles Jr. remembers Katrina − remembers at age 13 having his neighborhood swept away by the hurricane's raging waters, a defining moment of his life that would dislodge his family for a time from its New Orleans roots.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Tommy Fleetwood finally got the job done and won his first PGA Tour event.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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The person who brought in the phone also told police about a DoorDash purchase of rubber gloves and garbage bags and a search history on the phone, such as how to get from Flint to Ohio, Bagiano testified.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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This is one of the most exciting features of purchasing glasses online, particularly because there are significantly more frames to choose from than in physical stores.—
Jason Phillips,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Each plan includes different download and upload speeds, allowing customers to choose based on their household needs and internet use.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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For recruiting purposes, the White House specifically ordered ICE to buy two Mustangs, which are joining 25 new Chevrolet Tahoes, along with Ford Raptor pickups and top-end GMC SUVs as part of the fleet, according to purchasing data.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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At that point, farmer DeWitt V. Brown bought the bridge and moved it to his land.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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As the morning goes on, the turnaround points will move closer to the ends of the bridge, so walkers need to keep up a reasonable pace.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Kelly Senior Center in Cudahy needs approximately $2.5 million in capital repairs and maintenance, according to the release, including HVAC system renewal, window and door replacements, flooring remediation, electrical work, fire and safety alarms and more.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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It was built in the 1960s to serve low-income seniors but grew to accommodate adults of all ages over time, according to LMHA.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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Student First's existing contract is effective through 2028 and can accommodate 20,000 slots.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Sheriff's Office is working with local historians at the Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott to identify the remains and uncover the history behind the burial, according to YCSO.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Female athletes are working the deals, too, with tennis star Coco Gauff as the face of New Balance x Miu Miu shoes and tennis apparel.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Take.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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