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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,
20 June 2026
Police said the group then takes preperty, inclduing cash registers, alchohol bottles and tobacco products.
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Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
This recipe takes the ingredients of Texas caviar (a forever favorite) and turns them into a gooey, cheesy dip.
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Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
All upkeep takes place year-round at the DCC's official salon, Tangerine.
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Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Early says that the movie takes much of its aesthetic and satirical cues from director Paul Verhoeven’s films Showgirls (1995) and Starship Troopers (1997).
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Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
Previous Sentras punched above their weight in interior quality, but the 2026 model takes an even bigger swing.
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New Atlas,
20 June 2026
Seeing other diners on their phone during a meal takes away from what makes a dining experience special.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Trooping the Colour takes place every June and is the public celebration of the monarch’s birthday.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
From fresh pops to beachside takes, the shade is everywhere this season.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Whoever the guest is, the jaunt over the East River also provides Rahma with more uninterrupted time to dig into their takes.
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Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
Shot in Technicolor, occurring in real time, and edited to appear as four long takes, everything from Birdman (2014) to The Bear likely wouldn't exist without Hitchcock's ingenious work here circa 1940.
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Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
But there’s a huge market for takes and interesting insights about the things that are being reported.
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
Would Brie and Leto remain in character between takes?
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Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Mattel and Escape Artists are teaming again on feature takes of toys, a live-action version of Thomas the Tank Engine and Viewmaster.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
Every few takes, a crew member sprays him down with a mixture of water and fake blood, careful not to damage his custom Fender Stratocaster, which is already spattered with its own red mess.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Verb
Meta's program takes a different approach.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Police said the group then takes preperty, inclduing cash registers, alchohol bottles and tobacco products.
—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
This recipe takes the ingredients of Texas caviar (a forever favorite) and turns them into a gooey, cheesy dip.
—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
All upkeep takes place year-round at the DCC's official salon, Tangerine.
—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Early says that the movie takes much of its aesthetic and satirical cues from director Paul Verhoeven’s films Showgirls (1995) and Starship Troopers (1997).
—
Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
Previous Sentras punched above their weight in interior quality, but the 2026 model takes an even bigger swing.
—
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
Seeing other diners on their phone during a meal takes away from what makes a dining experience special.
—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Trooping the Colour takes place every June and is the public celebration of the monarch’s birthday.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Noun
Producer Greer Simpkin noted that the swarms of flies visible throughout required no visual effects – the location was so badly infested that cast and crew regularly swallowed them during takes.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
From fresh pops to beachside takes, the shade is everywhere this season.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Whoever the guest is, the jaunt over the East River also provides Rahma with more uninterrupted time to dig into their takes.
—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
Shot in Technicolor, occurring in real time, and edited to appear as four long takes, everything from Birdman (2014) to The Bear likely wouldn't exist without Hitchcock's ingenious work here circa 1940.
—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
But there’s a huge market for takes and interesting insights about the things that are being reported.
—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
Would Brie and Leto remain in character between takes?
—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Mattel and Escape Artists are teaming again on feature takes of toys, a live-action version of Thomas the Tank Engine and Viewmaster.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
Every few takes, a crew member sprays him down with a mixture of water and fake blood, careful not to damage his custom Fender Stratocaster, which is already spattered with its own red mess.
—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes
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An individual holds a handful of hail pellets in Waite Park, Minnesota, after storms rolled through on June 19, 2026.
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The Entertainment Business Center in Tokyo manages more than 100 brand-IP collaborations annually and holds investment positions in more than 60 anime titles.
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Conley also has the most campaign cash, with $940,000 on hand.
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Walking into a recording studio, Swift was seen clutching a cognac shoulder bag, and this leather version from Quince comes in the same color and has a similar silhouette.
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The Great American State Fair officially gets underway tonight, and people who can’t attend in person may be wondering how to watch the kickoff celebration from home.
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The depth here gets thin quickly after the top four.
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But the spec sheet is the price of entry, not the reason anyone chooses you.
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So Josie chooses Klara, despite the latter being an older model.
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Depending on who buys it, the movie could now be in play for the Venice Film Festival.
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Rather than picking winners, an investor buys one diversified basket.
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The county exempted the proposal from CEQA, which requires projects to undergo an extensive state environmental review before breaking ground.
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But because Pennsylvania now requires absentee ballots to be received by Election Day, the date requirement no longer serves its intended purpose, Democrats argue.
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An upper floor was added in 2014 and accommodates a gourmet food court showcasing the best of Tuscan cuisine alongside chic wine and coffee bars.
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At the helm, bucket seats reinforce the high- performance feel, while the cockpit accommodates up to 12 guests, with a central dining area, twin aft sunpads, and a larger sunpad forward.
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Louis-Gabriel Nouchi adds that organizing well in advance allows the team to work on a lighter schedule this week, a far cry from the fashion stereotype that everyone works around the clock in the days leading up to a show.
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Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
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