took

past tense of take
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as in accommodated
to make or have room for I think we can take two more in this elevator

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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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Recent Examples of took This just took so much out of me. Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 So that trade talks could proceed, America lowered its tariffs against China to a still-high 30%, while China took its rate to 10%. Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025 Along with users telling her to appreciate every second, others took a moment to admire the pure joy radiating from Luna and her family. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025 The Chiefs will try to better contain quarterback Jalen Hurts, who took home Super Bowl MVP honors after passing for 221 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown. Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025 The man then smiled and asked him a question that was so unexpected that the teenager involuntarily took several steps backward. John Blake, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025 Kurtz took the pitch just left of dead center field over the new batter’s eye that’s roughly 50 feet tall at Sutter Health Park toward the player’s parking lot. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025 Two key points in the case were that board members who personally opposed the books took the action against the input of an advisory committee, and that the board members' action was based on speculative, not actual, fears of disruption. Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025 His voice took a few beats to settle, but in the meantime who wouldn’t be captivated by Martin’s joyful skips, knee bends, winks and grins? Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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  • And the new role had a different sort of perk, in the form of compensation.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • But Kraft ran Harris over, rumbled to the 7-yard line and two plays later Josh Jacobs had a 2-yard TD run.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • The show got underway outdoors at Borough Hall with a handful of guests and many more onlookers (the runway was raised, which was a nice touch).
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The actress got her start on PBS' Barney & Friends in 2002.
    Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
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  • Think of it as a hospital’s central nervous system for information — continuously gathering signals, interpreting them, and routing critical insights where they are needed most.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • According to Champo, apply three to four drops onto the fingertips and massage where needed.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Use it, tell them about your dietary needs and ask if you can be accommodated beyond a baked potato.
    Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Bulky luggage like bicycles and sports equipment is also easily accommodated on the train.
    Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
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  • After the plane touched down, a motorcade stood ready to escort Kirk's casket to Hansen Mortuary Chapel near Seventh Street and Northern Avenue.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Witherspoon stood on a trail next to a bike, wearing a pair of army green hiking pants without a wrinkle in sight.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Messages Robinson is believed to have sent on Discord stated a need to retrieve a rifle from a pick-up point, leaving the rifle in a bush, watching the area where a rifle was left and having wrapped the rifle in a towel, according to the affidavit.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The driver of the SUV was transported to an area hospital with injuries police believed to be not life-threatening.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
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  • The Pitt defeated The White Lotus in the category, though, along Severance, Andor, The Diplomat, The Last of Us, Paradise and Slow Horses.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • In-state alog with Miami’s huge win (see above), Fllrida played credibly in a 20-10 loss to 3-LSU, and FIU defeated rival FAU 38-28 in the annual Shula Bowl game.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Took.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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