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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
But the connection doesn’t stop there; in 1996, when the Broadway show was revived, Parker took on the role of Princess Winnifred — Burnett’s role.
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Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
But what started as economic anger has quickly taken on broader political meaning.
—Connor Greene, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Entrants were required to hail from Colorado, but eligibility was expanded to include neighboring states by 1909, the same year the Stock Show took on its current name.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
From 2014, Google’s AlphaGo allowed human players to take on an AI-powered competitor.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
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Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
But what started as economic anger has quickly taken on broader political meaning.
—Connor Greene, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Entrants were required to hail from Colorado, but eligibility was expanded to include neighboring states by 1909, the same year the Stock Show took on its current name.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
From 2014, Google’s AlphaGo allowed human players to take on an AI-powered competitor.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take on
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So commences a night of harrowing encounters and trauma both physical and mental, starting with Ron and Mike’s trip to meet Oliver at a bar after one of his shows.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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When the Huskies lined up for a 50-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter, Ben Barten’s outstretched hand met the ball, sending it skittering across the slick turf.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Trucking employs millions of drivers across the United States, and experts predict that job roles will evolve as fleets adopt autonomous systems.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Many of those bases employ local workers in roles ranging from food service and construction to logistics and maintenance.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Think of it like borrowing money from your pain-in-the-butt relative who will always want something back in return.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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The new federal loan limits, which are enshrined in the GOP legislation signed by Trump on July 4, cap the amount professional degree students can borrow at $50,000 a year, up to a maximum of $200,000 — well below the average cost of a four-year medical school education.—
Tribune News Service,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Still, the company faces the same existential headwinds that have scared other would-be moguls away from the news business.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Chicago is facing a dangerous lake-effect snow event early Monday morning.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Investigations found the voicemails of public figures were hacked by journalists and private investigators hired by publications who worked on the assumption that few people changed the default voicemail access code their handset came with.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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When Bournemouth hired Iraola the following summer, Perez was invited to replace him but chose instead to accompany his pal to the Premier League.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Resolutions are adopted at the organization’s annual convention each year.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Days later, Reagan and his then-wife, Oscar-winning Jane Wyman, adopted him.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Safety remains the top concern as trucks encounter unpredictable weather, road debris and human drivers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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When encountered, moose should be given ample space and not approached, Van Hoose said.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Pitt defensive tackle Francis Brewu is another name worth tracking, considering new Irish defensive line coach Charlie Partridge recruited him into the Panthers program before taking a job with the Indianapolis Colts.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Probationary fire recruits training to join the department provided assistance with containing the fire, officials said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Take on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20on. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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