as in accepted
to take to or upon oneself
undertook the responsibility of raising the orphaned children as their own
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Recent Examples of undertaken
Howe has adapted Newcastle’s training schedule and loads compared to two years ago — George Caulkin and I are writing about that and other subtle Champions League-approach changes ahead of Union — and there is a lot of individual work being undertaken with Woltemade and others.
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
At times, the officials handing out honors have been willing to overlook some bad behavior undertaken in the campaign against Castro.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
For two years, Israeli jets and special forces have undertaken daring missions, striking targets once thought untouchable, with regional capitals from Doha to Tehran and Damascus bearing the scars of Netanyahu’s pledge to reshape the Middle East after the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Controlling the entertainment is undertaken via the top of the unit or by pushing buttons on the remote, which can be stowed in a top compartment together with two wireless microphones that cater for karaoke sessions.
—New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025
The ecological study is one of several comparable research projects being undertaken in the sanctuary that, cumulatively, will provide useful data for everyone interested in the region, says Susan Langley, who spent 31 years as Maryland’s state underwater archaeologist before her recent retirement.
—Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 25 Sep. 2025
In an air denial operation undertaken in the first days of the invasion, now known as Ghost of Kyiv, Ukraine used its limited air capabilities to intercept many Russian fighter jets and effectively push these planes out of its airspace.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Private contractors including the GEO Group, where Homan was previously employed, and CoreCivic have been contracted to manage and operate ICE detention centers, while additional outsourcing has been undertaken to speed up the development of new holding facilities in Florida and other states.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 21 Sep. 2025
But some legal experts have observed that the Vullo case could be a relevant comparator if any legal action were undertaken in the matter or similar situations in the future.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
Chris Waugh, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
At times, the officials handing out honors have been willing to overlook some bad behavior undertaken in the campaign against Castro.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
For two years, Israeli jets and special forces have undertaken daring missions, striking targets once thought untouchable, with regional capitals from Doha to Tehran and Damascus bearing the scars of Netanyahu’s pledge to reshape the Middle East after the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Controlling the entertainment is undertaken via the top of the unit or by pushing buttons on the remote, which can be stowed in a top compartment together with two wireless microphones that cater for karaoke sessions.
—New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025
The ecological study is one of several comparable research projects being undertaken in the sanctuary that, cumulatively, will provide useful data for everyone interested in the region, says Susan Langley, who spent 31 years as Maryland’s state underwater archaeologist before her recent retirement.
—Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 25 Sep. 2025
In an air denial operation undertaken in the first days of the invasion, now known as Ghost of Kyiv, Ukraine used its limited air capabilities to intercept many Russian fighter jets and effectively push these planes out of its airspace.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Private contractors including the GEO Group, where Homan was previously employed, and CoreCivic have been contracted to manage and operate ICE detention centers, while additional outsourcing has been undertaken to speed up the development of new holding facilities in Florida and other states.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 21 Sep. 2025
But some legal experts have observed that the Vullo case could be a relevant comparator if any legal action were undertaken in the matter or similar situations in the future.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertaken
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There is a total of 55 units, 46 of which will be designated as affordable housing with rent starting as low as $469 per month, and Section 8 vouchers are accepted.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Cash is not accepted at Mortgage Matchup Center.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The relative then spied a dead dog on an interstate nearby, and assumed the canine was Randy since both dogs had the same shading.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Scientists have long assumed that dark energy is a constant, unchanging entity.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Together, Guerrero and Bichette shouldered the Blue Jays through a rebuild.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Careful not to wake the children, Michelle shouldered her pack and tiptoed out the front door.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Undertaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertaken. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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