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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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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 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
Mikhail Alfon, founder of Blue Light Media, a social media strategy agency, took his son, Santos, to multiple Orange County meetups.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Responding officers took Reyes into custody.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The ball popped loose right in front of Luis Romo, who took advantage of South Korea's miscommunication to drop in a volley for a goal.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
To get agreement on just the 14-point memorandum took months.
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Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
The Cadets trailed 1-0 through three innings Thursday, but took the lead in the fourth on a single from Brody Cashill that plated a pair.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
12 June 2026
The pieces for the first prototype took more than seven hours to print.
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Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Responding officers took Reyes into custody.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The ball popped loose right in front of Luis Romo, who took advantage of South Korea's miscommunication to drop in a volley for a goal.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
To get agreement on just the 14-point memorandum took months.
—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
The Cadets trailed 1-0 through three innings Thursday, but took the lead in the fourth on a single from Brody Cashill that plated a pair.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
12 June 2026
The pieces for the first prototype took more than seven hours to print.
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Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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.
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.
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Swept away The high altitude in Denver can cause certain pitch types to go awry, but Gray had the benefit of being able to mix and match from his expansive repertoire.
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He's also made three career trips to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and had postseason career highs with nine assists and points in 20 games in 2022, helping the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup.
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So who got a some fries with their shake?
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This is the same team that got all of the hostages out of the tunnels of Gaza that nobody said could be done.
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Johnson was the first player picked by new Mavericks team president Masai Ujiri.
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In Wheeler’s recent story paneling a dozen scouts anonymously on draft prospects, not one picked Verhoeff as the best in the defense class.
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Tickets can be purchased at convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores, and in some states online.
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Unlike its predecessors, physical capability can’t be purchased overnight, outsourced, or faked for long.
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That idea has broad support from lawmakers, though most housing experts disagree that such a step is needed.
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After the Colorado Rockies’ gut-punch walk-off win in Monday’s series opener, the Boston Red Sox needed to rebound in a big way.
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Textron and the participating pilots also have to coordinate with the Special Olympics organizers to make sure all the athletes are accommodated appropriately.
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Extreme weather that experts say may be fueled by climate change has become a concern for producers, who say the problem should be accommodated with a more predictable purchase price.
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La Roja needs quicker movement of the ball and its players, more adaptation to what the opponent is doing (Saudi Arabia is not going to play free and open after seeing what worked) and to be more ruthless.
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Elmo Fire Department I‑20 westbound was closed as crews worked the scene.
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“Took.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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