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as in held
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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2
as in had
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
will you take that call? took a cut in pay
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as in gotten
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 selected
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 bought
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 required
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 wrought
to produce a desired effect
it will be a few hours before this medication takes
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as in stood
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 believed
to regard as right or true
I think we can take his word for it
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as in got
to achieve a victory over
I know we can take that team
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as in treated
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
let's take each problem separately
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as in received
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 destroyed
to deprive of life
I never thought heart disease would take such an athletic and health-conscious person
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Recent Examples of taken
Perseverance has taken a sample of the rock, stowing it away in a protective canister for a future mission to pick up and return to Earth.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In a separate case, Pedro Juan Andres, 29, from Guatemala, was taken into custody after entering the United States without inspection.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Since winning the primary in June, Mamdani has taken steps to come toward moderate voters who have been lukewarm in supporting him.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 1 Oct. 2025
Men and women in masks approached her and she was heard screaming as she was taken into custody.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Beginning in 1964 Nagasaki and unfolding over the next 50 years, young Kikuo (Soya Kurokawa) is taken under the wing of renowned Kabuki maestro Hanjiro Hanai (Ken Watanabe) after his yakuza father was slain.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Investors 'on the fence' In its September European Fund Managers Survey — which polled 196 panelists who collectively manage assets worth $490 billion — Bank of America found that investor confidence in Europe had taken a hit.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
But chants should not necessarily be taken literally.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
The vote — taken during a lightning-quick meeting without specifying the property or the reason for the transfer — was immediately followed by an announcement from Attorney General James Uthmeier that the state would dedicate the land to Trump’s library.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In a separate case, Pedro Juan Andres, 29, from Guatemala, was taken into custody after entering the United States without inspection.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Since winning the primary in June, Mamdani has taken steps to come toward moderate voters who have been lukewarm in supporting him.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 1 Oct. 2025
Men and women in masks approached her and she was heard screaming as she was taken into custody.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Beginning in 1964 Nagasaki and unfolding over the next 50 years, young Kikuo (Soya Kurokawa) is taken under the wing of renowned Kabuki maestro Hanjiro Hanai (Ken Watanabe) after his yakuza father was slain.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Investors 'on the fence' In its September European Fund Managers Survey — which polled 196 panelists who collectively manage assets worth $490 billion — Bank of America found that investor confidence in Europe had taken a hit.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
But chants should not necessarily be taken literally.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
The vote — taken during a lightning-quick meeting without specifying the property or the reason for the transfer — was immediately followed by an announcement from Attorney General James Uthmeier that the state would dedicate the land to Trump’s library.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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Between 2011 and 2022, roughly 380 Kansas drivers had the designation on the front of their license changed, according to Appeals Court Judge Karen Arnold-Burger, who authored the June ruling against Kobach.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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The remaining 10,000 had no income cap.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The girls selected everything in their suites, from paint and wallpaper to bathroom tile and furnishings.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Yet the president continues to have trouble offering clarity at a time when clarity is required.—
Patricia Lopez,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Because the volunteers in these positions aren’t paid, they aren’t required to respond to emergencies.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Sep. 2025
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Two favorites, the Cavaliers and Knicks, sit atop the Eastern Conference, but that second tier has enough room to fit the Pistons, as long as one or two young guys take steps — or maybe even large leaps.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Graham insisted JCPenney do that and have finished pieces that would fit curvy women without a need to be tailored.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While Xaverian had one final opportunity late, the Golden Eagles stood strong defensively.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Members of that group, who stood on the steps of the school and ushered students in, included current staff at the academy and other community members.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The funds will support ongoing rescue and cleanup efforts, including the removal of hazardous pressurized tanks scattered across Globe, many of which are believed to contain propane.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Grace is not weakness but resolve, the Charleston families believed, and politics, too, depends on a willingness to coax one another toward better ground.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the fibers were treated with silver, which provided anti-odor properties.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Vacheron Constantin really treated horophiles this month, unveiling an elaborate automaton clock and a métiers d’art wristwatch to accompany it.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Taken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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