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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
Influencer Gabriela Moura made her World Cup debut on Saturday as her home country of Brazil took on Morocco.
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Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
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.
—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
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
Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
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.
—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
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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The administration quickly faced several lawsuits, and the Supreme Court is deciding one of those cases right now.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Scrutiny continues Amid the fallout of the Epstein files, some of his closest ties in the modeling world have faced new scrutiny as models and survivors have called for accountability and further reform within the industry.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Pew found that just 6% of moms work full-time while their male partner isn’t employed, or works part-time.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Last spring, as Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency employed slash-and-burn tactics to bring federal agencies to heel, local farm service centers in Kansas were hit especially hard.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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These faces were captured by photographer Paul Kooiker, borrowed from his show at the Acne gallery space in Palais-Royal.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Plus, during the same August 2024 to May 2026 period, the average amount borrowed has gone up by almost $4,000 for new cars (to $44,324) and by $2,525 for used cars (to $30,577).—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Scotland's Ben Gannon-Doak was trying to run down a long pass when Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou ran out to grab the ball, and both met in a crunching collision that left both players down for a minute.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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They were all met with loud cheers on this Juneteenth evening.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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But a director hired to helm a pilot, as James Burrows, who died Friday at 85, was again and again — almost as a lucky charm — helps set the tone for the series.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Firms hired large classes of associates, assigned them substantial quantities of legal work, billed clients for that work, and promoted a relatively small percentage into partnership.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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An orphaned owl at a rescue center in New York has adopted the role of a foster parent, nursing two orphaned baby owlets and giving them parental love.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The county board recently adopted a proclamation recognizing the auxiliary deputies for almost 50 years of service.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Tell us about the ship in general Built in 2021, Ocean Explorer is one of a slate of new-build polar expedition vessels to feature an X-Bow, a unique ship design that provides a more comfortable passage in heavy seas frequently encountered in the polar regions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Law enforcement officers who responded to a shoplifting call at the Walmart encountered two adults allegedly fleeing from the store with a child and going into a vehicle, the bureau said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Two men were convicted Monday, and the BBC’s investigation found evidence that a young Russian diplomat had recruited the pair.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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The psychologist’s adult nephew has been recruited by an environmentalist who believes that the psychologist’s case files hold the key to saving the forest.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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