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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
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Across the street, a club takes phones at the door — sticker over the lens, no photos.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2026
Midtown takes the number two spot, with a residential area just steps away from jobs, arts and university districts.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 May 2026
When this process takes place inside a plastic tub—as required by the directions on the mothball package—the mothball gases are able to accumulate and circulate around the clothing they're intended to protect.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
Dozens of urban artists from 17 countries have converged on one of Europe's most important industrial landmarks for a show that takes advantage of the former ironworks' sprawling spaces and aura of abandonment.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
The state’s current Film & Television Tax Credit program provides $750 million in incentives for films and TV produced in the state; the new bill, if passed, provides that rebate for post-production even if the filming takes place elsewhere.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 9 May 2026
The event takes place around the Elkmont Campground, one of the best places to see the synchronous sparkles in the Smokies.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
And the story itself takes place during the year of its two-hundredth anniversary.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
And then Hathaway won an Oscar for it, and everyone was entirely normal about it, flowing with generous takes.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
The cut features plenty of unseen character arcs and alternate takes.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
And fascinatingly, this synthetic universe is so convincing that even some astronomers are doing double-takes.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Apr. 2026
The best part of creating projects was pushing each other to work harder, laughing in between takes and spending hours editing together.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
That forced him to adjust his shooting process, relying on longer takes and shorter shot lists to maximize everyone’s time to experiment.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
Other fans who can't attend can share their takes with Chili's on X for a chance to win a Chili's gift card.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Real-life experiences, humorous takes, social commentary, voices, and characters.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
The change in beds, food, schedules and houses put a toll on our physical body that takes days to recover.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Across the street, a club takes phones at the door — sticker over the lens, no photos.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2026
Midtown takes the number two spot, with a residential area just steps away from jobs, arts and university districts.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 May 2026
When this process takes place inside a plastic tub—as required by the directions on the mothball package—the mothball gases are able to accumulate and circulate around the clothing they're intended to protect.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
Dozens of urban artists from 17 countries have converged on one of Europe's most important industrial landmarks for a show that takes advantage of the former ironworks' sprawling spaces and aura of abandonment.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
The state’s current Film & Television Tax Credit program provides $750 million in incentives for films and TV produced in the state; the new bill, if passed, provides that rebate for post-production even if the filming takes place elsewhere.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 9 May 2026
The event takes place around the Elkmont Campground, one of the best places to see the synchronous sparkles in the Smokies.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
And the story itself takes place during the year of its two-hundredth anniversary.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Noun
But Tom Peter, the mastermind behind the Lismore, Australia five-piece, is restless enough to have churned out three full-length records in just over a year, generally adopting the stance that demos and final takes are one in the same.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
And then Hathaway won an Oscar for it, and everyone was entirely normal about it, flowing with generous takes.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
The cut features plenty of unseen character arcs and alternate takes.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
And fascinatingly, this synthetic universe is so convincing that even some astronomers are doing double-takes.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Apr. 2026
The best part of creating projects was pushing each other to work harder, laughing in between takes and spending hours editing together.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
That forced him to adjust his shooting process, relying on longer takes and shorter shot lists to maximize everyone’s time to experiment.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
Other fans who can't attend can share their takes with Chili's on X for a chance to win a Chili's gift card.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Real-life experiences, humorous takes, social commentary, voices, and characters.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes
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Red Square is where Russia holds its traditional military parade to celebrate Victory Day, one of the biggest holidays of the year.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Continue reading … BALLOT TALK — Rubio's viral White House briefing clip fuels 2028 buzz as Vance holds frontrunner spot.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The conceit also has a moral dimension.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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But Indiana still has key members of that team returning next season, including Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and Aaron Nesmith.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Verb
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When the sway gets too risky, the captain closes some of the outer decks.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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These dusters are meant to be replaced frequently, often after one to three uses, depending on the size of the space and how dusty your home gets.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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If Starmer chooses to step aside, or is ousted, his successor would become Britain’s sixth prime minister in seven years.—
Isa Soares,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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But where the décor favors restraint, the food chooses extravagance.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Campaign officials cited spending well above $25 million, citing $28 million in television ad buys alone.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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The company operates 17 hydropower facilities on the Snake River and its tributaries, and also buys hydropower seasonally from 68 small-scale projects across its service area, according to Bowlin.—
Angela Palermo
May 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
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With tax-filing deadlines coming in April, the spring quarter typically requires less borrowing than other times of the year.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Kornberg said the town’s attorney, Bryan Rayburn, told the council the officers’ firings hadn’t followed the town charter, which requires 30 days’ notice be given before employees can be suspended or removed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Although my prescription lenses work on the standard frames, some don’t, which is why there is now a $500 version that accommodates a wider range of prescriptions.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Set within a four-hectare estate in a prime location, the property accommodates no more than 87 guests at any one time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Traffic can make crossing the city slow at times, but the location works well for travelers planning to explore both the pyramids and the central districts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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This button-down shirt is well-suited for officewear thanks to its pinstripe design — a polished take on the trend that works with everything from slacks to midi skirts.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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