as in assumed
to take to or upon oneself
undertook the responsibility of raising the orphaned children as their own
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Recent Examples of undertook
But considering the Ambriz siblings undertook such an elaborate story involving supernatural puppets and a fantastical land, presumably for a fraction of the cost, the result is major step forward for the medium, and in particular this technique in Mexico.
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
In 1993, President Bill Clinton undertook a restoration and refurbishment of the Executive Mansion.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Spagat and a group of researchers undertook a 2,000-household survey in Gaza that suggested that the official figures were likely to be undercounting the number of people killed in the war by roughly 39%.
—Lydia Polgreen, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
In 2017, Davidson undertook a two-year examination of the college’s ties to slavery and racist policies by the college’s Commission on Race and Slavery.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Keeler, then 18, reported the attack to police, undertook a rape kit test and found witnesses who saw Cleary that night, per the affidavit.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Roundly condemned as an archaeological hoax by scholars, Inghirami undertook to publish a 1,000-page defense of his forgery.
—JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
The fashion and beauty industry veteran then undertook a two-year restoration and remodel in collaboration with Wexler and Lance O’Donnell of o2Architecture, with their efforts garnering them the Palm Springs Modern Committee Residential Restoration of the Year Award in 2009.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
In May, a rare predator undertook an incredible journey to try and help save his species.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
In 1993, President Bill Clinton undertook a restoration and refurbishment of the Executive Mansion.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Spagat and a group of researchers undertook a 2,000-household survey in Gaza that suggested that the official figures were likely to be undercounting the number of people killed in the war by roughly 39%.
—Lydia Polgreen, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
In 2017, Davidson undertook a two-year examination of the college’s ties to slavery and racist policies by the college’s Commission on Race and Slavery.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Keeler, then 18, reported the attack to police, undertook a rape kit test and found witnesses who saw Cleary that night, per the affidavit.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Roundly condemned as an archaeological hoax by scholars, Inghirami undertook to publish a 1,000-page defense of his forgery.
—JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
The fashion and beauty industry veteran then undertook a two-year restoration and remodel in collaboration with Wexler and Lance O’Donnell of o2Architecture, with their efforts garnering them the Palm Springs Modern Committee Residential Restoration of the Year Award in 2009.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
In May, a rare predator undertook an incredible journey to try and help save his species.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertook
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More recently, Jair Bolsonaro, the right-wing populist who assumed office in 2019, got along famously with the similarly minded Trump during the last two years of the American president’s first term.—
Ron Kampeas,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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When preparing to host Thanksgiving, it's assumed that hand towels are going to be a necessity in both the kitchen, powder room, and guest bathrooms.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Later in the shift, Lohrei joined the rush and accepted a pass from Morgan Geekie in the neutral zone.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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She got accepted for one, but then the sellers backed out.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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One exception was best actress co-recipient Kawase Naomi, who appeared bare-shouldered in a dramatic red-and-black gown, a choice perhaps influenced by her many appearances as a director at Cannes, where glamor is a given.—
Mark Schilling,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Reave has shouldered a ton of responsibilities for the Lakers this season, starting it without their superstar forward, LeBron James.—
Ricardo Sandoval,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Undertook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertook. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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