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Recent Examples of uptake
But when vaccine uptake has wavered in the past, governments have been key to buoying those levels again.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
Raw spinach is particularly high in oxalates, which can interfere with mineral uptake when consumed frequently or in large amounts.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Feb. 2026
If passed, the new legislation could mean much lower uptake of shots that have long been required for entry in school districts across the country.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 29 Jan. 2026
The language has seen rapid uptake by technology companies eager to harden their code, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, but converting older software into Rust is a laborious and expensive process.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
Raw spinach is particularly high in oxalates, which can interfere with mineral uptake when consumed frequently or in large amounts.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Feb. 2026
If passed, the new legislation could mean much lower uptake of shots that have long been required for entry in school districts across the country.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 29 Jan. 2026
The language has seen rapid uptake by technology companies eager to harden their code, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, but converting older software into Rust is a laborious and expensive process.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptake
Noun
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Using the Lutronic LaseMD Ultra device, microchannels are created in the scalp to enhance absorption of the KeraFactor serum application that follows.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Borrowing elements from Adidas’ fan-favorite Gazelle style, this version ups the comfort level with a layered gumsole for double the shock absorption.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This happens because declining estrogen levels alter the composition of the gut microbiome, affecting gut bacteria involved in digestion.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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Fiber slows digestion, preventing sharp glucose spikes while delivering antioxidants that protect brain cells.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Gomis has a grand historical and multicultural vision here, pitting Nour and Gloria within the greater flux of migration and assimilation that their family has experienced over time.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Seattle’s assimilation of so many players that had previously been underestimated or counted out or pigeonholed, though — starting with former Jets first-round quarterback Sam Darnold — into such a dominant whole is rare.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This greatly improved the meetings that both boards have regarding our budget discussions and has lead to a better understanding between the two bodies.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Levine did not have concerns while making the movie but has developed a fuller understanding of the trans experience in the ensuing decades.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Uptake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptake. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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