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as in lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
please take up the blanket so I can look underneath it
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as in borrows
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
one cluster of fans started chanting the team name of the champions, and the crowd quickly took up the cry
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Recent Examples of takes up
Cissokho takes up her role this month, with an immediate focus on the Toolbox program and will transition into her WCF leadership role through the autumn.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
That religion that Karenin takes up, under the oversight of Countess Ivanovna, is his attempt to hold on to that feeling, to grasp something tightly in his human hand.
—Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
With elevated interest rates and rents at an all-time high, housing takes up a major chunk of people’s monthly spending.
—Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
With no leaning ladder or extending storage area, this loft bed takes up a smaller footprint than other frames on this list.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Carmel is taking aim at what city leaders have deemed a bothersome RV that often parks near city hall and takes up two parking spots.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
Wright takes up this question in his discussion of utopian visions and their role in social change movements and the development of critical consciousness.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
If the court takes up the dispute, a ruling would come out by the time the court’s term ends in late June 2026 at the latest.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This process takes up to two weeks, and once the bat traffic has stopped, all entry points are permanently closed with caulk, hardware cloth, or flashing, depending on the material and the point of entry.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2025
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
That religion that Karenin takes up, under the oversight of Countess Ivanovna, is his attempt to hold on to that feeling, to grasp something tightly in his human hand.
—Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
With elevated interest rates and rents at an all-time high, housing takes up a major chunk of people’s monthly spending.
—Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
With no leaning ladder or extending storage area, this loft bed takes up a smaller footprint than other frames on this list.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Carmel is taking aim at what city leaders have deemed a bothersome RV that often parks near city hall and takes up two parking spots.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
Wright takes up this question in his discussion of utopian visions and their role in social change movements and the development of critical consciousness.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
If the court takes up the dispute, a ruling would come out by the time the court’s term ends in late June 2026 at the latest.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This process takes up to two weeks, and once the bat traffic has stopped, all entry points are permanently closed with caulk, hardware cloth, or flashing, depending on the material and the point of entry.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes up
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Slowly, as the curtain lifts on the institution’s insane practices and the complicity of the town at large, the narrative reaches a wild conclusion that defies expectation.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Zach lifts him over his head onto his shoulders.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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According to Dean, the average consumer at Rosa is a professional Black woman who drinks coffee as a part of her daily routine.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Just in time for fall, and the Instagramable coffee drinks that pair with the season, one of Louisville's most popular coffee shops is opening a new location.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 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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Antifa International raises money through standing campaigns on Patreon, FundRazr, and the Action Network, a fundraising platform used to mobilize support for left-wing causes.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Republicans said his response raises questions as to whether the investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 election was a result of a strategy pushed by Hillary Clinton's campaign.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the overlanding and camping lifestyle make more sense for this truck, so the suspension tuning perfectly absorbs bumps and washboards to make longer days on the trail comfortable.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
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This design absorbs collision energy rather than transferring it directly to fragile components.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 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
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Off the pitch, Zayu embraces Mexican culture through dance, food and tradition, uniting people across borders with passion.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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With all the resurgence of Christianity these days, there could be one of those groups that embraces Dove and invites them on.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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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.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Takes up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20up. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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