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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
Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
But this new spin on The Office, which only takes the original’s unseen documentary crew and one actor (Oscar Nuñez), brings with it a new kind of a pressure for the writer-director.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
In a city where gun violence takes no holiday, Labor Day weekend was particularly deadly.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
What unites these companies is a commitment to improving grid resiliency, though each takes a radically different approach to battery chemistry.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Not everyone takes such an extreme stance.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
While districts currently have cellphone policies, Michigan needs a statewide policy that sets a minimum statewide standard and takes some pressure off of teachers, Tisdel said.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile in New York, Lindsay Lohan and her husband, Bader Shammas, attend the US Open while Lola Tung takes a leisurely afternoon stroll.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Miller is director of the Helsinki Art Museum, and has gained a reputation for curation that takes urban development into account, frequently presenting site-specific and multisensory works that explore universal themes and open onto the unknown.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Sep. 2025
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Sadly, social media rewards these sensationalist takes which are designed to provoke engagement — often for financial reward.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Time crunches led the team of four — including production assistant Chaandmon Croft — to streamline the pilot process so other departments could quickly work with material amassed between takes that could start and restart from various points in a song.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
But there were also unexpected bonuses to writing between takes.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Both Osbourne and Motörhead recorded their own takes, and years later, Osbourne and Lemmy even issued a joint version.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Those are sensible takes, not only for preserving the Fed’s credibility but also protecting the personal lives of everyone working there.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Indeed, because of their own feelings as themselves, not their characters, Cumberbatch and Colman made a point of looking after each other on set between takes.
—EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Which is funny, because the movie is a bunch of takes, and part of it takes place on the subway.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
Bumping rights occur when an employee with more seniority takes the job of an employee with less seniority during layoffs.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
But this new spin on The Office, which only takes the original’s unseen documentary crew and one actor (Oscar Nuñez), brings with it a new kind of a pressure for the writer-director.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
In a city where gun violence takes no holiday, Labor Day weekend was particularly deadly.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
What unites these companies is a commitment to improving grid resiliency, though each takes a radically different approach to battery chemistry.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Not everyone takes such an extreme stance.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
While districts currently have cellphone policies, Michigan needs a statewide policy that sets a minimum statewide standard and takes some pressure off of teachers, Tisdel said.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile in New York, Lindsay Lohan and her husband, Bader Shammas, attend the US Open while Lola Tung takes a leisurely afternoon stroll.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Miller is director of the Helsinki Art Museum, and has gained a reputation for curation that takes urban development into account, frequently presenting site-specific and multisensory works that explore universal themes and open onto the unknown.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Gagné used gear, including a gimbal, Steadicam and even a motion control system to shoot the sequence which in the end were stitched together 10 long takes that were stitched together.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Sadly, social media rewards these sensationalist takes which are designed to provoke engagement — often for financial reward.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Time crunches led the team of four — including production assistant Chaandmon Croft — to streamline the pilot process so other departments could quickly work with material amassed between takes that could start and restart from various points in a song.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
But there were also unexpected bonuses to writing between takes.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Both Osbourne and Motörhead recorded their own takes, and years later, Osbourne and Lemmy even issued a joint version.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Those are sensible takes, not only for preserving the Fed’s credibility but also protecting the personal lives of everyone working there.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Indeed, because of their own feelings as themselves, not their characters, Cumberbatch and Colman made a point of looking after each other on set between takes.
—EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Which is funny, because the movie is a bunch of takes, and part of it takes place on the subway.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes
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Google could keep its business at the other side of the programmatic industry, publisher ad servers that alert advertisers of space available on sites–where Google holds about 90% of that market.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
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Alcaraz now holds a 10-5 career advantage on Sinner, including 4-2 in majors and 7-2 on hardcourts.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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While Cruz is still working to get Democratic sponsors for his bill, the issue has support from across the aisle.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Warren also holds the producing reins and gets co-scripting credit with john Meston.—
Hal Landers,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Bot gets 1 for guessing in three and then loses it for losing to me.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This guides both the fashion influences the company chooses to follow, as well as the creation of functional, emotionally durable garments.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Paper’s connection to The Office comes first from behind the cameras, as the documentary crew that chronicled Michael Scott, Pam Beesly et al chooses the Truth-Teller as its next subject.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Since leases are a specific transaction where the dealer buys the vehicle, marketing incentives from the OEM may be necessary to address the marketability of slower moving vehicles.—
Hughey Newsome,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some states limit gun purchases If someone buys two or more handguns at the same time or within five consecutive business days, the ATF requires that firearms licensees report to them with a multiple sales record.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, there is another Arsenal top boss at the top of the Uranus tower in the Forest region that requires a special route to get to it.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This recipe, which requires just 15 minutes of hands-on time, brings the vibrant flavors of taco soup to life in one delicious recipe.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Inside, the 19-room layout accommodates both private retreat and large-scale entertaining.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The shoes have a wide toe box with plenty of room for feet to spread out, which helps prevent painful pinching and accommodates foot issues.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Technology works, but scaling it to a level that meaningfully impacts global emissions is an entirely different challenge.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Otherwise, the oil works as a specialized scalp treatment, too, or to provide nourishment during protective styling.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Takes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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