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as in employed
to provide with a paying job
decided to take her on as store manager
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as in borrowed
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 took on
As the brand grew, however, Laine emerged as the company's director of guides, while her husband took on the position of director of programming.
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Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Wizards of Waverly Place star David Henrie took on the role of Ted and Tracy's son, Luke.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Hilleary took on the House chief of staff role years after his own time in office ended.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Colin Hanks did the vast majority of the interviews, but Reynolds took on Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The University of Cincinnati Bearcats, where Kelce played during his college career, took on the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Wizards of Waverly Place star David Henrie took on the role of Ted and Tracy's son, Luke.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Hilleary took on the House chief of staff role years after his own time in office ended.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Colin Hanks did the vast majority of the interviews, but Reynolds took on Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The University of Cincinnati Bearcats, where Kelce played during his college career, took on the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took on
Verb
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Bo has faced a lot of adversity in his short life.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
28 Sep. 2025
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Dixon faced multiple charges after allegedly attending protests in Durham and Charlottesville in 2017, armed with a semi-automatic rifle, though charges were later dropped.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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On the stand, Nash testified to Combs’ ill-treatment Fine during the years he was employed.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Clarke has been employed with Broward County Public Schools since December 2024.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With an airbrush borrowed from his job at an ad agency, Man Ray would blast droplets of gouache onto board or heavy paper and use stencils to organize the spray.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
23 Sep. 2025
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The robber barons and telecom wildcatters borrowed to build their empires, and dragged their financiers down with them when the music stopped.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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But the truth is that those who encountered King Henry’s story in the twentieth century were more likely to be introduced to his life from fictional and dramatic portrayals.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Recent reports suggest that each side of that mandate has encountered headwinds.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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The company has launched more newsletters, hired editorial staff, revamped its website, and hosted in-person events, including an event on Thursday featuring Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Petrino was hired as offensive coordinator prior to the 2024 season when Arkansas bounced back to finish 7-6 with another Liberty Bowl victory, 39-26 over Texas Tech.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For too long, histories of the war have emphasized its leaders, men like Thomas Müntzer in Thuringia, adopted by Friedrich Engels and then by the East German regime as a revolutionary hero to rival the reactionary colossus Luther.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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The firm said that while robotics and automation are being adopted at a rapid clip for warehousing and logistics use cases, chief supply chain officers said that their organizations don’t have the internal expertise needed to reap the full benefits of emerging technologies.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, but the external power supply was not restored.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Europe’s collective, from captain on down, has inarguably met the moment in New York so far.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Researchers recruited 12 dogs with no history of separation anxiety for the experiment.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The high school softball player, hoping to major in psychology, was recruited to the KU women’s rowing team.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Took on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20on. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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