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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
Lola Vice will put her NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Kendal Grey, Myles Borne will defend the NXT North American Championship against Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair will face a challenger for the WWE Women’s Speed Championship and Saquon Shugars takes on Dion Lennox.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Since launching in 2022, Twisted Greek has become a favorite at Southwest Ohio food festivals for its twisted takes on traditional Greek cuisine.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Fast-forward to today, as Arabian humpback whales navigate between sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and Beston’s prescient quote takes on new resonance.
—The Los Angeles Times, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Twenty-seven-year-old Malia and 25-year-old Sasha were on hand for the special day wearing two takes on formal fashion.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Now, Cage takes on his first leading television role in Prime Video’s Spider-Noir.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Nonalcoholic takes on the concept include the fruity Tarte Tatin Zero, a blend of caramel, rectified (or redistilled) apple juice, tonka, and vanilla foam, and the zippy Terminal Zero, crafted with agave syrup, lemon, mustard, and peppermint kombucha.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
In scenes where Yura remembers her childhood and its connection to the beast, the animation takes on a gauzier, more primitive style that matches the film’s more cosmic, oceanic themes.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 1 May 2026
Indulge in signature relaxation treatments at the spa and discover elevated takes on classic Southern dishes at Trade Root, the on-site restaurant.
—Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Since launching in 2022, Twisted Greek has become a favorite at Southwest Ohio food festivals for its twisted takes on traditional Greek cuisine.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Fast-forward to today, as Arabian humpback whales navigate between sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and Beston’s prescient quote takes on new resonance.
—The Los Angeles Times, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Twenty-seven-year-old Malia and 25-year-old Sasha were on hand for the special day wearing two takes on formal fashion.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Now, Cage takes on his first leading television role in Prime Video’s Spider-Noir.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Nonalcoholic takes on the concept include the fruity Tarte Tatin Zero, a blend of caramel, rectified (or redistilled) apple juice, tonka, and vanilla foam, and the zippy Terminal Zero, crafted with agave syrup, lemon, mustard, and peppermint kombucha.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
In scenes where Yura remembers her childhood and its connection to the beast, the animation takes on a gauzier, more primitive style that matches the film’s more cosmic, oceanic themes.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 1 May 2026
Indulge in signature relaxation treatments at the spa and discover elevated takes on classic Southern dishes at Trade Root, the on-site restaurant.
—Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes on
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Los Angeles County Judge Robert Draper, who faces misconduct allegations and health concerns, lost his bid for reelection in a rare defeat for an incumbent.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Saturday is a Gridlock Alert Day in New York City as Brazil faces Morocco in the first FIFA Men's World Cup match in New Jersey.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Matcha House now employs about 10 part-time workers, and Yeung no longer needs to be behind the counter every day.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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The company now employs more than 1,600 staff members and works with an additional network of freelance creators and production partners.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Its cuff interlaces rose gold with blue-green baguette-cut tourmalines, while its necklace borrows rose-gold fluting—a detail from watchmaking—and applies it to its High Jewelry for the first time.—
Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Through a series of cinematic contrivances, Tess borrows Katharine’s skirt suit, claims due credit for her business sense, and wins the affections of Katharine’s financier boyfriend (Harrison Ford).—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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There are also some wild dragons in Westeros like the one Rhaena (Daemon’s daughter, Baela’s sister) encounters in the Vale called Sheepstealer.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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If not, dropped points would elevate Switzerland’s stress level ahead of the final group stage match against Canada on June 24 in Vancouver, while Bosnia and Herzegovina encounters Qatar in Seattle.—
Josh Gross,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
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Simone hires Zoe as her assistant, in what appears to be a dream job.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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When her father hires a young bodyguard to protect her, the disparate personalities can’t help but find themselves, well, drawn to each other.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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The United States adopts paper money during the Civil War, which causes an inflation.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Since the electron’s motional states are quantized, the resonator adopts one or two states during the experimental procedure, which is the potential building block of a qubit.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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Lightweight summer texture meets a structured, work-worthy shape.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Kelley Dennings is a campaigner at the Center for Biological Diversity and a leading member of the Food Code and Reuse Committee, which meets regularly to advocate for reuse-friendly state and federal food code changes and reuse infrastructure.—
Kelley Dennings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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The two-year entry level training program recruits recent college graduates for positions nationwide and overseas including the Corps’ Europe and Pacific locations.—
Brandi Bufford,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Forming each letter recruits the brain in ways tapping a key doesn’t.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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“Takes on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20on. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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