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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
For a while, there had been speculation about the sisters taking on a larger role when Prince William became King.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2025
In 2021, the city council took on over 50 suggestions made by the unity council.
—Rachel Royster
september 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Two new jackets debut in the collection — the Rowan and Dax jackets, designed with an elevated take on equestrian dressing.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Since leaving the series, Rains hasn’t taken on any new acting roles.
—EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2025
In 2021, the city council took on over 50 suggestions made by the unity council.
—Rachel Royster
september 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Two new jackets debut in the collection — the Rowan and Dax jackets, designed with an elevated take on equestrian dressing.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Since leaving the series, Rains hasn’t taken on any new acting roles.
—EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take on
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Plenty of agency officials were already put off by the DOGErs, who often issued peremptory orders to meet with them and answer questions.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders and Russell Wilson #3 of the New York Giants meet after the Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 21-6 during the game at Northwest Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The plant was projected to employ up to 8,500 people when complete.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Jayhawks had decided, coach Lance Leipold said postgame, to run out the clock rather than trying to score in the final minute — a sharp departure from the aggressive play-calling KU had employed in the first quarter.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Nearly every part of the couple's wedding was borrowed or gifted with love.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the first quarter of 2025, nearly 6 million people who had borrowed were at least 90 days behind or already in default.—
Brian Walsh,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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The swells will continue to build and increase along east-facing shorelines through the middle of the week, the hurricane center warned.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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As the season sets in, many face low mood and energy as shorter days and cooler temperatures lead to more social isolation.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Hit Man Based on an outrageous true story, Richard Linklater's 2024 action rom-com sees Glen Powell donning the many disguises of Gary Johnson, a New Orleans Police Department contractor who poses as a hitman to arrest those trying to hire him.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Coleman was recruited to Arizona by Fisch and transferred to Washington when the coach was hired in Seattle.—
Joe Davidosn,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Against this backdrop, daily life in Tel Aviv continues in bars, restaurants, self-help routines, segregation and physical exercise, avoiding common sense, adopting an allusive discourse and denying the development of a personal political conscience.—
Uriel Kon
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Under Harrison’s leadership since 2005, CPB has guided public media through digital transformations to help stations adopt new technologies and leverage multimedia platforms to ensure high-quality content reached audiences across television, radio and online.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Over his 29th birthday weekend, encountering his mother, friends and making a new connection, Nino gradually warms to life.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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But Amin has also encountered the commercial realities that other brands face.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Cassellius has since recruited new leaders over operations, human resources, communications and academics.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Iran deployed human-wave attacks and recruited child soldiers as human minesweepers.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Take on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20on. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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