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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
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
In other words, the team that takes the ice Thursday night for the 2025-26 season opener features a healthy dose of franchise history.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Simple, beautiful, functional—this is a cocktail bar set that takes its job seriously if not without a little whimsy.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Josh Safdie takes us on a chaotic, sprawling globetrot to break down the swaggering hubris of a ping-pong prodigy who can’t being insufferable.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
With a daintiness at odds with its 120 kilos, the bear extricates its wrist from the tie and calmly takes its leave.
—Ganesh Marín, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
While The Legend of Vox Machina is set in Tal'Dorei, the successor show takes viewers to another continent in Exandria called Wildemount.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
The contrast is surprisingly solid for its price, and setup takes only a minute.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
His book takes a deep look at the Duke and Duchess of York’s ties to Epstein.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2025
The notices range from glowing and effusive raves to somewhat disappointed takes (and one that’s outright scathing).
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
In the recent past, Louboutin has repeatedly included the world of dance in his presentation formats, spanning from more cabaret-style performances to edgier takes, like the one developed with renowned choreographer Sadeck Berrabah in 2023 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his iconic red soles.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
The first eight takes were the entire scene.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Soundcore doesn't say how long a full charge takes.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Godard fed his actors lines between takes; Linklater, per long-standing practice, rehearsed with his for weeks before filming started.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Design experts are sharing their honest takes, along with the factors to consider before adding one to your space.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
For those not among Diet Prada’s three million-plus Instagram followers, the account is known for calling out the fashion world and delivering unfiltered takes.
—Alex Catarinella, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
The nation takes the entire cure by eliminating all domestic coins and bills in circulation.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
In other words, the team that takes the ice Thursday night for the 2025-26 season opener features a healthy dose of franchise history.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Simple, beautiful, functional—this is a cocktail bar set that takes its job seriously if not without a little whimsy.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Josh Safdie takes us on a chaotic, sprawling globetrot to break down the swaggering hubris of a ping-pong prodigy who can’t being insufferable.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
With a daintiness at odds with its 120 kilos, the bear extricates its wrist from the tie and calmly takes its leave.
—Ganesh Marín, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
While The Legend of Vox Machina is set in Tal'Dorei, the successor show takes viewers to another continent in Exandria called Wildemount.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
The contrast is surprisingly solid for its price, and setup takes only a minute.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
His book takes a deep look at the Duke and Duchess of York’s ties to Epstein.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
Over the next few hours, the musicians got to work, cutting several takes of each Nebraska song.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2025
The notices range from glowing and effusive raves to somewhat disappointed takes (and one that’s outright scathing).
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
In the recent past, Louboutin has repeatedly included the world of dance in his presentation formats, spanning from more cabaret-style performances to edgier takes, like the one developed with renowned choreographer Sadeck Berrabah in 2023 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his iconic red soles.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
The first eight takes were the entire scene.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Soundcore doesn't say how long a full charge takes.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Godard fed his actors lines between takes; Linklater, per long-standing practice, rehearsed with his for weeks before filming started.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Design experts are sharing their honest takes, along with the factors to consider before adding one to your space.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
For those not among Diet Prada’s three million-plus Instagram followers, the account is known for calling out the fashion world and delivering unfiltered takes.
—Alex Catarinella, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes
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But Robbie, ever the scrappy guy, already sees through the naïve guise and holds the FBI Task Force agent at gun point.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Excess water can wear down the glue that holds the bristles and handle together.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 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,
8 Oct. 2025
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Please note that this product is sold without a heatsink, so PC users should double-check whether their motherboard already has one built in, while PS5 users will definitely need one.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tablet Deals The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ gets a lot right (even more so with this discount).—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Sweet almond, cucumber, rice bran, broccoli, and rose hip oils work together to give your skin the radiant glow of someone who gets their daily servings of veggies.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Teoscar Hernández chooses the right time to hustle No one has felt the highs and lows of this series quite like Hernández, whose defensive gaffe in the second inning of Game 1 exacerbated the Dodgers’ early deficit and whose bat lifted them to a 5-3 victory that night.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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As anger fades into apathy and grief is aggravated by guilt, the public also chooses silence.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Julia Diaz, 59, buys for about 20 people, including her family of five, extended family members and close friends.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, Rainey wins over Loretta, who buys the dagger just so Rainey can keep it as a memory of Lester.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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Undoubtedly, there are players with potential and talent at Tuchel’s disposal, but very little valuable experience in a position that requires more maturity and discipline.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Treatment usually requires a layered approach.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Its 70/30 ratio also accommodates bulky winter gear like sweaters, jackets, and heavy-duty footwear.—
Jasmine Grant,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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One can make out two seats in the pictures, so the car probably only accommodates two people, given its proportions.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
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Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Holding his hand helps calm him down (a magic touch that works well with real kids, too).—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Takes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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