Synonyms of take
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as in to hold
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as in to get
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as in to choose
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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
Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
Set the scene Located within a two-hectare coconut grove on almost 400 feet of pristine white sand in southern Tulum, this is a place to take a step back from the rest of the world and catch your breath.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Just like in the 1987 edition, the fresh take is set at the fictional HBCU Hillman College.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
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The new footage, first analyzed by the investigative group Bellingcat, was taken the day the school was struck but circulated Sunday by Iran's semiofficial Mehr news agency.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
Set the scene Located within a two-hectare coconut grove on almost 400 feet of pristine white sand in southern Tulum, this is a place to take a step back from the rest of the world and catch your breath.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
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Zendaya's take, paired with that of her stylist Law Roach's vision, ensured the outfit was kept classic by pairing it with her longtime go-to shoe, the So Kate pumps from Christian Louboutin.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Just like in the 1987 edition, the fresh take is set at the fictional HBCU Hillman College.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
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Balat and Kayumi were being held without bail after their court appearance on charges that include attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction.—
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Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit also claims that the federal government had not conducted an environmental review of the project or held a meeting for public comment.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some runways really have that brain chemistry-altering power, and the spectacle that Marc Jacobs created for the Louis Vuitton fall 2012 show is one such example.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the 41-year-old had a criminal history and his temporary legal status had expired.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Appealing to both foodies and nature buffs, the Food Trails have become a popular way to explore the Burren and take in its ancient topography, while also getting a taste of the people, brands, and flavors that are driving today’s Ireland.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Been Gawk then walked three consecutive Dominican batters — Perdomo, Tatis and Ketel Marte — with two outs, the final two of which came with the bases loaded to force in runs, before Dane Dunning ended the frame by getting Soto to line out to right field.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Luis Marín de San Martín, a Spanish member of Pope Leo XIV's religious order and an undersecretary in the Vatican's synod office, was chosen to run the Vatican's charity office, replacing Polish Cardinal Konrad Krajewski.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Then came Japan’s biggest push, which came to fruition, ironically, because Venezuela chose not to pitch to Ohtani.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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According to the article, larger trucking companies tend to hedge their fuel costs by locking in rates, because if the fuel is already bought, higher market prices don't play such a big role in operations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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As the publication struggles to keep up with the evolving media landscape, the pair has to convince fellow former assistant Emily, now head of a luxury brand, to buy advertising that could save Runway.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas students don't need right-wing extremism taught in their classrooms.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Unlike text or images used to train traditional artificial intelligence models, the data needed for humanoid robots cannot be sourced online; it must be generated through direct interaction with the machines.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The service The staff members are hands-off but always accommodating.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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It’s anticipated to run 24/7 in four car sets, two minutes apart during peak hours, and accommodate 200 passengers.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Phillips is recovering from Tommy John surgery, while Graterol is working his way back from right shoulder surgery.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The scientists used the hydrogel to build a working sensor that detects a compound known as sakacin P in milk.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Take.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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