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as in holds
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 has
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
will you take that call? took a cut in pay
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as in gets
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 chooses
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 buys
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 requires
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 stands
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 believes
to regard as right or true
I think we can take his word for it
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as in overcomes
to achieve a victory over
I know we can take that team
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as in manages
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
let's take each problem separately
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as in receives
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 destroys
to deprive of life
I never thought heart disease would take such an athletic and health-conscious person
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as in reactions
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 yields
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 shares
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 variations
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 takes
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Even the Puppy Bowl crew occasionally takes home a few.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 8 Feb. 2026
The educational travel company Smithsonian Journeys takes a different approach with its cultural stays.
—Kathy Boardman, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
The Bonaire cabin kit caught our eye for its modern, rectangular shape that takes inspiration from vacation resort cabins.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Davis takes the third pitch of the game deep for a home run.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
The whole community, and especially within our program, takes a lot of pride in it.
—Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
This strawberry version takes me back to a simpler time, before the Sugar Police showed up and shamed us for all the Boston Cream Pie Yoplait.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Feb. 2026
When big feelings are involved, getting organized takes more than just putting your things in bins or drawers.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
One of the most delightful, Timbers says, is that the Muppet performers stay in character between takes.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Each shot is composed with intention and elegance, and editor George Cragg demonstrates a keen understanding of which moments merit long, unbroken takes and when cuts are necessary.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
Holmes’ account has, naturally, amplified such takes.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The world is overwhelmed with noise — outrage cycles, shallow takes, and a culture that rewards certainty over understanding.
—Daphne Koller, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The first season is littered with strange narrative detours, thought-provoking philosophical takes, and a cinematic style that puts 99% of movies to shame.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026
There were takes that were more maternal, more empathetic and more cautious.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Turn comfort mode on with these soothing, filling dishes, a mix of old-school classics and creative new takes.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
Meanwhile, charging takes about 75 minutes using a 240-volt outlet.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Even the Puppy Bowl crew occasionally takes home a few.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 8 Feb. 2026
The educational travel company Smithsonian Journeys takes a different approach with its cultural stays.
—Kathy Boardman, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
The Bonaire cabin kit caught our eye for its modern, rectangular shape that takes inspiration from vacation resort cabins.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Davis takes the third pitch of the game deep for a home run.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
The whole community, and especially within our program, takes a lot of pride in it.
—Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
This strawberry version takes me back to a simpler time, before the Sugar Police showed up and shamed us for all the Boston Cream Pie Yoplait.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Feb. 2026
When big feelings are involved, getting organized takes more than just putting your things in bins or drawers.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
Dinner is a playground of refreshing charm and joyful abandon; expect fresh takes like cavatelli with pepperoni butter or spaghetti alla chitarra with crab and tomato gravy.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
One of the most delightful, Timbers says, is that the Muppet performers stay in character between takes.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Each shot is composed with intention and elegance, and editor George Cragg demonstrates a keen understanding of which moments merit long, unbroken takes and when cuts are necessary.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
Holmes’ account has, naturally, amplified such takes.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The world is overwhelmed with noise — outrage cycles, shallow takes, and a culture that rewards certainty over understanding.
—Daphne Koller, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The first season is littered with strange narrative detours, thought-provoking philosophical takes, and a cinematic style that puts 99% of movies to shame.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026
There were takes that were more maternal, more empathetic and more cautious.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Turn comfort mode on with these soothing, filling dishes, a mix of old-school classics and creative new takes.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes
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Lampard also holds the record for goals scored by a midfielder in the Premier League, with 177.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The 41-year-old champion skier, who holds a record of 12 World Cup wins in Cortina, including six in the downhill, looked aggressive in her first training session.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Known for combining high fashion with streetwear, Bad Bunny has a reputation for adventurous and subversive style.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Our running live blog has a good summary of the affair, including celebrity endorsements and reflections on the performance.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The bill would still allow Irvine to complain to authorities if a neighbor’s party gets too loud.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the water boils and the microwave interior gets steamy, your kitchen will fill with the soothing smell.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Once the soil is ready, Ryan chooses an appropriately sized container for each succulent.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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Life is for love to be fully present and ingrained in every action that one chooses to do.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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CardVault also buys and trades cards and collectibles.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Whoever buys it you don’t need to change anything!—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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This requires missiles for Patriot, NASAMS, and other (air defense) systems.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Protecting healthcare also requires broad public understanding and sustained community engagement.—
Matthew Blinstrubas,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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This boutique lodge, located in the mountains outside of Fernie, accommodates no more than 36 overnight guests at a time.—
Brent Rose,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
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Yet many companies undermine those benefits by choosing automation that accommodates existing packaging, especially when scaling operations.—
Ken Bowles,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The average American now works about four years longer than during the 1980s, according to Gallup polling.—
Paige Winfield Cunningham The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Containing everyday shoes is one of the trickiest feats in a home, but a system that works for the whole family keeps the chaos contained.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Takes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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