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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
The grand property later took on a radically different role as the state-of-the-art St George's Hospital, rebuilt in 1825 by architect William Wilkins, the mind behind London’s National Gallery.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
As heir to the throne, Elizabeth ultimately took on a role she wasn't born for.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Remaining crew members then took on supplies and set course for the Dutch port city of Rotterdam, the ship’s operator Oceanwide Expeditions said.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Caro had joined Warners in April 2024, and took on his previous post in January 2025 after Alberto Carullo, then VP of Productions for Italy and Iberia at what was then Max, left WBD to join Mediaset.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The nearby business Pallet Rack KC also took on some water on part of its property.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Matt Shaw of the Chicago Cubs took on a stunning amount of hate for attending the memorial service of his close friend, Charlie Kirk, following his assassination.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Martinez’s freedom comes after attorneys with the Korey Wise Innocence Project, an organization within the University of Colorado Law School that provides free legal services to people who claim to be wrongfully convicted, took on his case about four years ago.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
International Literary Properties took on the role after entering into a strategic partnership with The University of the South in 2025.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
As heir to the throne, Elizabeth ultimately took on a role she wasn't born for.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Remaining crew members then took on supplies and set course for the Dutch port city of Rotterdam, the ship’s operator Oceanwide Expeditions said.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Caro had joined Warners in April 2024, and took on his previous post in January 2025 after Alberto Carullo, then VP of Productions for Italy and Iberia at what was then Max, left WBD to join Mediaset.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The nearby business Pallet Rack KC also took on some water on part of its property.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Matt Shaw of the Chicago Cubs took on a stunning amount of hate for attending the memorial service of his close friend, Charlie Kirk, following his assassination.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Martinez’s freedom comes after attorneys with the Korey Wise Innocence Project, an organization within the University of Colorado Law School that provides free legal services to people who claim to be wrongfully convicted, took on his case about four years ago.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
International Literary Properties took on the role after entering into a strategic partnership with The University of the South in 2025.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took on
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Those who declined frequently faced intense criticism from media outlets and activists.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Putin has increasingly faced setbacks on the battlefield as a Ukrainian drone strike campaign disrupts critical logistics routes and public support at home wanes.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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Beyond his cachet, which reportedly attracted other suitors like the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 61-year-old Laviolette has long employed a forward-thinking, engaging and offensively aggressive style.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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According to Patel, one suspect allegedly targeted the Jewish Federation in Bloomfield Township that day, while another, who was employed by the university, vandalized the home of the University of Michigan's president.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The email also borrowed Amazon's familiar look.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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On the other hand, other Americans, farmers especially, had borrowed money to grow more food and to build more factory goods.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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The pope also met abuse survivors privately and urged Spain’s bishops to listen to victims and make reparations.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The couple met at an audition for Landon’s Western series Father Murphy.—
Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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However, Sanders’ history with Disney dates back to 1987, when he was hired to work in the visual development department.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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In the end, an inexperienced minor – who has no idea who hired them – pulls the trigger.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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The company also faces stiff competition from Anthropic and OpenAI, whose chatbots have been more widely adopted by consumers and enterprise customers than xAI’s Grok.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Reisberg had never adopted a dog before.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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DiSalvo said everyone he's encountered working at PHL has treated him and his family very well.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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None of this would have happened — at least not the Marlins’ and Heat’s moves — if Main Street Sports had not encountered economic hardship.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Deep Cover sees Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed play a trio of improv actors recruited by the police to infiltrate a gang in London’s criminal underworld.—
Simon Thompson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
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The working-age population is increasing, owing to consistent employment growth and a steady flow of migrants who are often highly skilled and actively recruited, and tend to come from bordering countries that have significant cultural and linguistic overlaps with Switzerland.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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“Took on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20on. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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