as in assumes
to take to or upon oneself
undertook the responsibility of raising the orphaned children as their own
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Recent Examples of undertakes
The center undertakes research projects on everything from intensive therapy programs to software for aphasia treatment.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Set in a small Spanish town, Mio undertakes an odyssey between childhood and adolescence that demands everything of him in his quest to find himself.
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Alex Ritman,
Variety,
23 June 2026
The appointments come as Temasek undertakes a sweeping reorganization designed to navigate a more fragmented global investment environment and position the firm for its next phase of growth.
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Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Fairlead Strategies undertakes no obligation to maintain or update this material based on subsequent information and events or to provide you with any additional or supplemental information or any update to or correction of the information contained herein.
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Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The United States of America undertakes to issue all necessary licenses and authorizations accordingly.
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Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
The United States undertakes to issue all necessary permits and licenses on this basis.
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Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
The United States undertakes, together with its regional partners, to create a comprehensive plan agreed upon by both parties for the rehabilitation and economic development of the Islamic Republic of Iran, While ensuring financing of at least $300 billion.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Top 10 Father’s Day gifts for 2026 This wearable Bluetooth speaker is an awesome gift for any dad who frequently undertakes DIY projects.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Set in a small Spanish town, Mio undertakes an odyssey between childhood and adolescence that demands everything of him in his quest to find himself.
—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
23 June 2026
The appointments come as Temasek undertakes a sweeping reorganization designed to navigate a more fragmented global investment environment and position the firm for its next phase of growth.
—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Fairlead Strategies undertakes no obligation to maintain or update this material based on subsequent information and events or to provide you with any additional or supplemental information or any update to or correction of the information contained herein.
—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The United States of America undertakes to issue all necessary licenses and authorizations accordingly.
—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
The United States undertakes to issue all necessary permits and licenses on this basis.
—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
The United States undertakes, together with its regional partners, to create a comprehensive plan agreed upon by both parties for the rehabilitation and economic development of the Islamic Republic of Iran, While ensuring financing of at least $300 billion.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Top 10 Father’s Day gifts for 2026 This wearable Bluetooth speaker is an awesome gift for any dad who frequently undertakes DIY projects.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertakes
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The dominant policy framework assumes that broader access equals better outcomes.
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This assumes, of course, that a work permit eventually comes through.
Verb
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Sur La Table accepts kids and teens ages 7 to 17.
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If a jury accepts the defense, it is obligated to convict a defendant of manslaughter, which is punishable by up to 25 years in prison, instead of murder, which carries a potential life sentence.
Verb
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Pulisic, who shoulders the heaviest load for the USMNT, split two defenders and poked a pass to Weston McKennie, who seemed to be trying to send a cross across the goal.
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The least productive line of the four against Minnesota was the second unit, but that trio also shoulders significant defensive responsibilities.
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“Undertakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertakes. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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