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as in held
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
take my hand, or we'll get separated in this crowd
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2
as in had
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
will you take that call? took a cut in pay
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as in got
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
if you don't cover your head in this weather, you'll take cold and be stuck inside all weekend
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as in chose
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
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as in bought
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I'll take two cheeseburgers to go, please
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as in needed
to have as a requirement
it will take a lot of courage to stand up for what is right
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as in wrought
to produce a desired effect
it will be a few hours before this medication takes
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as in stood
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't take anymore of your whining about your former boyfriend
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as in believed
to regard as right or true
I think we can take his word for it
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as in defeated
to achieve a victory over
I know we can take that team
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as in managed
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
let's take each problem separately
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as in received
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
the school takes only a small percentage of the thousands of applicants
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as in killed
to deprive of life
I never thought heart disease would take such an athletic and health-conscious person
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Recent Examples of took
Khusnutdinov took a pass from Pastrnak but wasted no time in sending it right back to Pastrnak, who beat Vanecek between the pads.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
The Broncos began isolating their playmakers one-on-one, and Nix took advantage.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Leavitt took the snap and darted right, headed for the first-down marker on the sideline.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
When my dear friend from Louisiana, Julia Letlow, was elected to fill the seat of her deceased husband because of COVID, Nancy Pelosi took days to swear her in.
—ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
The Enciso family split up in their Chicago suburb – the parents and the eldest son were stopping at a store and then getting breakfast, while the older sister took her siblings to a donut shop for her little brother’s birthday treat.
—Maria Santana, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
The movie also took home Academy Awards for Best Actor (Hopkins), Best Actress (Foster), Best Director (Jonathan Demme), and Best Adapted Screenplay (Ted Tally).
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
With the Chiefs facing fourth-and-3 inside the 10-yard-line, kicker Harrison Butker took a couple of steps off the sideline before Reid waved him back.
—Sam McDowell 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Henninger took her concerns to the American Civil Liberties Union, which filed suit in April, saying the administration's actions violated the First Amendment.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
The Broncos began isolating their playmakers one-on-one, and Nix took advantage.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Leavitt took the snap and darted right, headed for the first-down marker on the sideline.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
When my dear friend from Louisiana, Julia Letlow, was elected to fill the seat of her deceased husband because of COVID, Nancy Pelosi took days to swear her in.
—ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
The Enciso family split up in their Chicago suburb – the parents and the eldest son were stopping at a store and then getting breakfast, while the older sister took her siblings to a donut shop for her little brother’s birthday treat.
—Maria Santana, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
The movie also took home Academy Awards for Best Actor (Hopkins), Best Actress (Foster), Best Director (Jonathan Demme), and Best Adapted Screenplay (Ted Tally).
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
With the Chiefs facing fourth-and-3 inside the 10-yard-line, kicker Harrison Butker took a couple of steps off the sideline before Reid waved him back.
—Sam McDowell 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Henninger took her concerns to the American Civil Liberties Union, which filed suit in April, saying the administration's actions violated the First Amendment.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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On two occasions in recent months, the Oakland City Council has had the opportunity to leave ABC behind and award the contract to Allied Universal, the world’s largest private security provider.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Blake Treinen got a pop-up and a strikeout to get out of that inning and now has had five effective outings in his six postseason appearances, after a miserable September.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The company’s début got Wall Street’s attention.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Fans got a proper look at the foursome in the final chapter for the film released last month.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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Walpole needed a better finishing touch again as Murphy blanked them in the second quarter, and Providence-commit Shannon Lane tallied an equalizer for Canton before the break.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Glasnow needed 38 pitches to get through the first two innings, but only one run scored.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The airline said passengers were accommodated on another aircraft to Los Angeles later that day and United is working with its team to return the plane to service.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
20 Oct. 2025
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The trips are very short (one to two days), and my physical needs and limitations are respected and accommodated.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
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Frank Vogel stood outside the Dallas Mavericks’ temporary locker room Wednesday night and recounted the shiver that recently ran down his spine.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Last March, Sam Westhoff, who performs under the moniker Haffway, stood beneath a lone spotlight onstage at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and delivered a song about struggling to slow down.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Wehling believed inflammation is at the root of joint pain and that human blood contained a remedy.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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Eighteen more hostages, believed deceased, still have not been repatriated.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The first proposal almost certainly would have been defeated in the courts, while the other sounds like a fiscal disaster waiting to happen.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
19 Oct. 2025
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Swift, meanwhile, made her first public appearance at an NFL game this season when the Chiefs defeated the Lions.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Took.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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