UPTAKE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

uptake

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Definition of uptake

as in absorption

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Recent Examples of uptake Mosseri was grilled by prosecutors for a misleading blog post on the uptake of a feature reminding young users to take breaks. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 The redyed fabrics showed uniform color uptake and washing and rubbing fastness comparable to the reference fabric, according to the study. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 And the uptake of this software is growing like a weed, as the Codex figures show. — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 If the pH gets too acidic, nitrogen uptake is greatly reduced, leading to a deficiency in the plant, even if there’s plenty of nitrogen in the potting soil. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uptake

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That is reminiscent of cigarette manufacturers intentionally modifying chemical formulations, such as adding ammonia compounds, to enhance the speed and efficiency of nicotine absorption to maintain user addiction.

— Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026
Spinach contains oxalate, which may affect calcium absorption and contribute to kidney stones.

— Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of absorption

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Rather than eating them plain, Ellick recommends toppings like nut butter, cottage cheese, hummus, avocado, fruits, and vegetables to make rice cakes more satisfying while slowing digestion.

— Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026
Adding walnuts to your daily diet can also support healthy digestion, cholesterol, heart health, mood, and longevity.

— Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of digestion

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Biomagnification, also called bioamplification, refers exclusively to the progressive increase in foodborne contaminants through dietary uptake and assimilation in organisms at successively higher trophic levels.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Right-wing pundits such as Matt Walsh began discussing the fraud as a failure of cultural assimilation.

— Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of assimilation

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Another key element to Rashford’s return has been his understanding with Shaw.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The Atlas promises to make the job of biologists and medical researchers considerably easier, potentially speeding up the understanding of genetic diseases and the hunt for possible cures.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

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