1
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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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 got
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 performed
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 stopped
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
Our moon still holds many mysteries The Apollo program revealed new insights into the moon’s origin and composition, while also revealing enduring mysteries — ones that could be solved using observations taken during Artemis II and subsequent missions.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
The race is best remembered for actions taken by the governor's wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
After the vehicle was safely disabled, both men were taken into custody, according to police.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Both of those people have reportedly been taken into custody.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Glover, for example, was particularly taken with the terminator, the boundary between day and night on the moon.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Picture taken September 8, 2020.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
The meaning of pay Diner said that while the pay increase signed into law is real money, the monetary increase can’t be taken at face value.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
If a player was taken in the first round, a second player from that same franchise couldn’t be taken until the second round.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
The race is best remembered for actions taken by the governor's wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
After the vehicle was safely disabled, both men were taken into custody, according to police.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Both of those people have reportedly been taken into custody.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Glover, for example, was particularly taken with the terminator, the boundary between day and night on the moon.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Picture taken September 8, 2020.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
The meaning of pay Diner said that while the pay increase signed into law is real money, the monetary increase can’t be taken at face value.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
If a player was taken in the first round, a second player from that same franchise couldn’t be taken until the second round.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
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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When Izzo came to the plate, Evergreen Park coach Michelle Vucsko had to make a choice.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Gorka has denied belonging to the organization, which had Nazi ties during World War II, and said the medal honors his father’s escape from communism.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the appeal that got the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic onto the award ballots might earn him All-NBA, but did not lead to him getting his first MVP award.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Excited, yet anxious, over the prospect of reconnecting with the man that got away, the pair fortifies themselves with cocktails and bubbly during a boozy dinner.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
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Coach of the Year Bickerstaff won the award from the National Basketball Coaches Association, selected by his peers, and is the likely favorite for the official NBA honor.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Although United want to add two midfielders, doing both at a price point in the £70m-plus region — echoing their three big signings last summer — might be beyond their finances this time round, given the further squad strengthening required.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Adams was released from jail after posting a $225,000 bond but is required to wear an electronic monitoring device, local media reported.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The yacht will also be fitted with a flight control system shaped by technology from the automotive industry.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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Amid a week-long February flood in Los Angeles, the 30-year-old singer is working every angle for her VIBE photoshoot, fitted in a Poetic Justice-esque paperboy cap, white corset top, edgy denim jeans, and white high heels.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The finding marks the first time a new kind of chemical experiment has been performed on another planet.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The device performed well throughout these procedures with no failures or safety issues, allowing researchers to collect complete, high-quality datasets from all eight surgical patients.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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Climate fund dry powder stood at $90 billion in this year’s first quarter, down from a $112 billion peak in the same period last year, according to a new Sightline Climate report.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Whispers in the hallway indicated no more seats would be added ahead of the meeting to accommodate those who stood outside.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Taken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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