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as in employs
to provide with a paying job
decided to take her on as store manager
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as in borrows
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
recently arrived immigrants who are eager to take on the language and culture of their adopted homeland
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Recent Examples of takes on
The film is based on the comic series by Grant Morrison, in which Bruce Wayne teams up with his biological son, Damian, who takes on the Robin moniker.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Many fans and analysts have dropped their takes on why Williams is struggling or having issues, including NFL legend Terry Bradshaw.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
The 15,000-square-foot residence takes on an industrial slant, with a palette of dark steel and board-form concrete and large banks of windows that establish a connection to the immediate landscape.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
After a pause, the composition takes on a searching quality, as the melody travels from one instrument to the next, including a compelling viola solo performed by principal viola Maiya Papach, eventually fading out to nothing, leaving the audience suspended in uneasy quiet.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
In this reimagining of the dramatic case of Amanda Knox, Grace Van Patten takes on the role of the American study abroad student who was accused of killing her roommate, Meredith Kercher.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Seasoned with salt air, even the most lackluster sandwich takes on a glow.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The character’s defiance, her desire to break free, came more naturally to Lower than the role of Helly’s outie, the privileged Lumon scion Helena Eagan, who takes on more prominence in season two.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
So the licensed pilot who takes on the task can’t drop the urn, for instance.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Jack Dunn, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Many fans and analysts have dropped their takes on why Williams is struggling or having issues, including NFL legend Terry Bradshaw.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
The 15,000-square-foot residence takes on an industrial slant, with a palette of dark steel and board-form concrete and large banks of windows that establish a connection to the immediate landscape.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
After a pause, the composition takes on a searching quality, as the melody travels from one instrument to the next, including a compelling viola solo performed by principal viola Maiya Papach, eventually fading out to nothing, leaving the audience suspended in uneasy quiet.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
In this reimagining of the dramatic case of Amanda Knox, Grace Van Patten takes on the role of the American study abroad student who was accused of killing her roommate, Meredith Kercher.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Seasoned with salt air, even the most lackluster sandwich takes on a glow.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The character’s defiance, her desire to break free, came more naturally to Lower than the role of Helly’s outie, the privileged Lumon scion Helena Eagan, who takes on more prominence in season two.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
So the licensed pilot who takes on the task can’t drop the urn, for instance.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes on
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The Road Ahead With insolvency just under a decade away, Congress faces a narrowing window to act.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The suspect faces one count of felony terrorism and 11 counts of assault with intent to murder.—
Detroit Free Press,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Sergio’s, which also employs her ex-husband and Gazitua’s father John, is known for favorites like ropa vieja, vaca frita and pan con bistec as well as the aforementioned croquetas, empanadas and pastelitos.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Honeywell employs 97,000 people worldwide, including 1,150 in Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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This frame borrows from Bernhard’s tailspin of a novel, set entirely in a narcissist’s armchair.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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With a boho top This denim trend borrows heavily from the bohemian look, so why not lean into it everywhere else?—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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Close to breaking point, the man encounters a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Border Patrol encounters along the entire southern border increased nearly 27%, from 4,596 in July to 6,321 in August, the data shows.—
David Ulloa Jr,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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These hires infuse Blue Water with critical know-how to streamline production and operationalize its ASV platforms effectively.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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But given all the blood on his hands from the first movie, a Soviet Red Army leader (Richard Brake) hires the violent officer who killed Aatami’s family (Stephen Lang) to eliminate the patriarch next.—
William Earl,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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The White House stated that the Department of the Interior adopts a proactive approach to support Tangier.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Feminist lives among women and adopts a rhetoric of feminine liberation.—
Robert Rubsam,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Personal truth meets public image pressure.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Home Soft Things cotton set, which includes a duvet cover and standard shams, is gingham meets buffalo plaid.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
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The English-speaking group recruits teenagers to promote its scams in an attempt to bypass prosecution.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
21 Sep. 2025
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Every exhale naturally recruits your obliques to help narrow and stabilize your rib cage, keeping your lower ribs from flaring and creating postural alignment with your hips.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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