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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of taking
Verb
Kotsay said Monday that Morris would be used out of the bullpen this time, taking Suarez’s spot.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026 Belgium was on the front foot from the start, taking six shots and putting two on target in the first eight minutes before going ahead on De Ketelaere’s first goal in the ninth minute.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2026 The Heat is also taking a patient approach in filling out its roster for next season because a few accomplished players could soon become available on the buyout market.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
7 July 2026 The dangerous heat is taking a toll across the Chicago area, especially for families without air conditioning.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
30 June 2026 Anyone who is being scammed is advised to cut off all contact with the scammer immediately, but short of taking her phone and blocking all means of reaching out to the fake celebrity, that may not be an option right now.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026 But a person taking ibogaine could experience a different state of mind, including hallucinations.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
6 July 2026 Future solar missions are now going to have to start taking dust into account, said Ayaz, with dedicated detectors designed to measure dust's properties close to the Sun.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 July 2026 From bringing back college football to taking major steps with Madden franchise mode, the developer/publisher is delivering solid virtual gridiron experiences.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2026
Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
—
Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround.
The surprise delivery of the banner came in response to the national team’s gratitude after holding several practices at KU’s Rock Chalk Park during its June 8-30 stay.
—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Burial postponed due to war Burials are meant to be conducted within a day of death in Islam, but because of the risks of holding a big funeral during the war it was postponed until after last month's interim truce deal was agreed.
Swift and Kelce opted against having traditional bridesmaids and groomsmen.
—
Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
Farmer, who had a right forearm strain, went 2-for-20 with a home run at Columbus while getting reps at catcher.
—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Reaching such a stage would be the third World Cup final in succession for France, after getting their hands on the trophy in 2018 and losing to Argentina last time around.
Submitting a tip through the DPS website by selecting the fugitive and clicking the link underneath their picture.
—
Mary Ella Hastings
July 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 July 2026
Thoughtful Accessories Anderson keeps her accessories to a minimum, but selecting a few, such as her straw picnic bag and ‘90s-style sunglasses, is key to making an outfit more interesting.
On one side, security and platform incumbents are buying the layer outright.
—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2026
In 2020, Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (then called MicroStrategy), started buying Bitcoin for his data software company’s balance sheet.
There’s a main hall, where technically demanding productions will be held, accommodating over 2,000 people.
—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
The structures include separate male and female changing cabins, a full dining hall capable of accommodating large dinner parties, a more intimate dining space, a summer kitchen, and several separate saunas.
Copy Citation
