uptakes

noun

plural of uptake
as in absorptions

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  1. assimilations
  2. perceptions
Noun
  • Some K-pop songs, just in their surface-level presentation, put their cross-cultural assimilations up front.
    — Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of assimilations
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  • Individuals disclose details incrementally, carefully assessing how others will react, as such revelations can significantly alter perceptions of their competence and professionalism.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Certain high-profile violent incidents, such as a 67-year-old woman who died from being stabbed on a Metro train in 2024, have driven those perceptions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of perceptions
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