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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
Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2025
Our recipe for Million Dollar Deviled Eggs takes a classic recipe and amps it up to be even more creamy, rich, and indulgent—all with a subtle briny crunch to top it off.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
Good luck deciding on who takes the middle.
—Michael Seater, Them., 11 Nov. 2025
The story takes the audience on an emotional journey as Gavin and his half-sister Abbi (Deschanel) navigate challenging family dynamics and their complicated relationships with the past.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The color palette takes inspiration from the Birds of Paradise flower, which was named by Queen Charlotte, linking the theme back to the city.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
Rather than a full-on reissue, the New Balance RC65 takes pages from one of the brand’s early 2000s cross country racing shoes, updating it with modern FuelCell cushioning.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Becoming a certified controller takes years of training, usually starting at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, followed by several years of closely supervised on-the-job practice.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Town & Country takes its characters and their struggles at face value and, despite some gentle needling, celebrates their genuine camaraderie and familial commitment.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Still, nostalgic home cooks are keeping the classics alive, recreating and sharing their takes and savoring the memories that come with them.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Her journey has also been chronicled on The Kardashians, with the most recent season featuring Kardashian studying for the bar exam in between takes while filming All’s Fair.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
Much of that extra time was spent setting the stage for the next performance, but there was plenty to keep guests entertained between takes.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Contemporary takes of athletic and casual styles form the genesis of the collection.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Want our sharpest, most relevant takes delivered straight to your inbox?
—Nancy Kaffer, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Does Lynne do many takes and improvise on set?
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
On Friday, a big defensive play by Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Kiké Hernández and an agonizing baserunning mistake by Toronto’s Addison Barger ended the game, setting up a winner-takes-all Game 7 on Saturday.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
Readiness takes into account students who are prepared for life after graduation, including by enrolling in college, starting a career or enlisting in the military.
—Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2025
Our recipe for Million Dollar Deviled Eggs takes a classic recipe and amps it up to be even more creamy, rich, and indulgent—all with a subtle briny crunch to top it off.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
Good luck deciding on who takes the middle.
—Michael Seater, Them., 11 Nov. 2025
The story takes the audience on an emotional journey as Gavin and his half-sister Abbi (Deschanel) navigate challenging family dynamics and their complicated relationships with the past.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The color palette takes inspiration from the Birds of Paradise flower, which was named by Queen Charlotte, linking the theme back to the city.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
Rather than a full-on reissue, the New Balance RC65 takes pages from one of the brand’s early 2000s cross country racing shoes, updating it with modern FuelCell cushioning.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Becoming a certified controller takes years of training, usually starting at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, followed by several years of closely supervised on-the-job practice.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Town & Country takes its characters and their struggles at face value and, despite some gentle needling, celebrates their genuine camaraderie and familial commitment.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Some Wall Street economists also haven’t been impressed by Miran’s takes.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Still, nostalgic home cooks are keeping the classics alive, recreating and sharing their takes and savoring the memories that come with them.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Her journey has also been chronicled on The Kardashians, with the most recent season featuring Kardashian studying for the bar exam in between takes while filming All’s Fair.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
Much of that extra time was spent setting the stage for the next performance, but there was plenty to keep guests entertained between takes.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Contemporary takes of athletic and casual styles form the genesis of the collection.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Want our sharpest, most relevant takes delivered straight to your inbox?
—Nancy Kaffer, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Does Lynne do many takes and improvise on set?
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
On Friday, a big defensive play by Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Kiké Hernández and an agonizing baserunning mistake by Toronto’s Addison Barger ended the game, setting up a winner-takes-all Game 7 on Saturday.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes
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One cheerfully holds a toothbrush, her hair wrapped in a matching second towel (for me, a universal symbol of maturity and womanhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Outside of the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North, who both stand alone as the only squads in their division with winning records, every other divisional leader holds only a slim edge over rivals in hot pursuit.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Technology is an ever-present disruptor that has a way of commoditizing what once felt unique, driving a kind of Moore’s law-like acceleration into every corner of our daily workflows.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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According to the explanation on the museum’s website, the use of poppies has its origins in a poem that was penned by a Canadian physician who had served as a field surgeon in Belgium during the Great War.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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So who gets the political heat, so to speak, for the cost of electricity?—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The menu gets creative with dishes like Thai shrimp curry with plantains, but the star remains its signature bobó de lagosta, a rich lobster stew and northeastern classic.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jens generally chooses his words carefully, and is, what’s more, particularly reticent just after finishing a long and difficult winter delivery trip; what’s a person supposed to do with words in a blizzard anyway, up on a stormy heath and all directions lost?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Instead of letting that hold her back, Valancy chooses to be open about her feelings instead.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Cureate does not warehouse or distribute food products, the company buys purchases the food order and the farmer delivers it to the customer, Bryden said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Trading space for savings In Encinitas, Lovelace rarely buys red meat at the store anymore.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The offer is available for dine-in only, and requires a valid ID.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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Black walnuts have an extremely hard shell that requires special tools or a heavy hammer to crack.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Walkabout accommodates the owners in a luxe front master's suite accessed via split sliding doors that Keystone calls the first of their kind.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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The design also accommodates tech accessories, with vertical pouch configurations suitable for tablets.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The fundraiser benefits Hamilton's CARES Foundation, an organization that works with cancer research centers and emphasizes finding cures that prevent long-term harm to patients.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The chip that works this optical magic is not much to see.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Takes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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