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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
One employee wore a company shirt for Global Warehouse Solutions, a third-party logistics provider (3PL) that takes up a majority of the warehouse.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Each of these uses competes for limited space, and the space each one takes up leaves less for the others.
—Michael Pollack, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
This leads to an important point that takes up an entire econ class session to explain.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
The very first tickets to sell out were those in the GA section right in front of the stage, which takes up a relatively small part of the overall floor.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
Set the scene The hotel takes up an entire block on NE Alberta Street.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
But clutter isn’t only about what takes up physical space.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
But either result takes up time.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Especially for people who don’t have family, a coffee shop takes up a lot of that same space.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Each of these uses competes for limited space, and the space each one takes up leaves less for the others.
—Michael Pollack, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
This leads to an important point that takes up an entire econ class session to explain.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
The very first tickets to sell out were those in the GA section right in front of the stage, which takes up a relatively small part of the overall floor.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
Set the scene The hotel takes up an entire block on NE Alberta Street.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
But clutter isn’t only about what takes up physical space.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
But either result takes up time.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Especially for people who don’t have family, a coffee shop takes up a lot of that same space.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes up
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That lifts the cap to $59,950 for an individual or $85,600 for a family of four.—
Mark Dee
March 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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Aubrey talked about Fairbairn’s contract being the rising tide that lifts all boats.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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With just burgers, fries, shakes, and drinks on the menu, everything is made fresh and sourced locally.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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Both drinks hydrate and are very low in calories, but green tea offers more potent antioxidants, while lemon water provides vitamin C without caffeine.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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While the traditional pageboy bob is a bit shorter (usually skimming the jaw, à la Hadid’s recent chop), Margot Robbie’s version borrows its unstructured shape and soft layering.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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What is the truth, what is the lie, and how photography historically borrows the sense of truth and reality in order to tell lies, in order to seduce people to do things.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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Wall Street is looking for a clear read on the return on investment of Oracle's AI bet when the company reports earnings Tuesday, in addition to any future capital raises.—
Seema Mody,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Friedman said the growing number of cases raises serious concerns about whether passengers can truly know who is driving them.—
Amy Corral,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Absorption Issues High magnesium doses can affect how well your body absorbs other medications.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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The calorie count listed on David protein bars, Rahal added, is based on a calculation of just the calories the body absorbs.—
Natalie Bennett,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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If the Aurora City Council adopts the commission’s recommendation, data centers would only be allowed in general industrial zones, not in limited industrial zones or in office, research and light industry districts.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Her decision to team up with Hayley, an assistant at Tender, in the scheme to secretly videotape johns as future blackmail material, after it had been done to her and Henry, is another instance in which Yasmin adopts the tools used to hurt her to injure others.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Regent embraces solo travelers with savings on select sailings.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Backyard beauty This Studio William Hefner kitchen embraces the natural landscape surrounding it.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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The editorial board has offered tone-deaf takes on the Iran war detached from its grotesque, senseless reality.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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On March 7, Dagenham takes on Dorking Wanderers, who sit in first place in the National League South.—
Ryan Brennan
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Takes up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20up. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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