Synonyms of take
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as in to hold 
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as in to have
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as in to get
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as in to choose
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as in to buy
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as in to accommodate
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as in to work
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as in to manage
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as in to kill
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as in reaction
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as in share
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as in to hold
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
take my hand, or we'll get separated in this crowd
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as in to have
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
will you take that call? took a cut in pay
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as in to get
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
if you don't cover your head in this weather, you'll take cold and be stuck inside all weekend
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as in to choose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
you can take the white side this time, since I got to be white for our last chess game
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as in to buy
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I'll take two cheeseburgers to go, please
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as in to need
to have as a requirement
it will take a lot of courage to stand up for what is right
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as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't take anymore of your whining about your former boyfriend
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as in to believe
to regard as right or true
I think we can take his word for it
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as in to overcome
to achieve a victory over
I know we can take that team
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as in to manage
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
let's take each problem separately
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as in to receive
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
the school takes only a small percentage of the thousands of applicants
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as in to kill
to deprive of life
I never thought heart disease would take such an athletic and health-conscious person
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as in reaction
action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior
what's your take on the announcement that the senior vice president is taking an early retirement?
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as in yield
the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time
who will win the poker tournament and collect the whole take?
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as in share
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
because there were so many winners of the jackpot, each person's take will be smaller than expected
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as in interpretation
a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play)
despite its contemporary setting, this take on King Lear isn't particularly novel or insightful
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Recent Examples of take
Olivia Allen, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
The government took a necessary step by requiring airlines to issue flight vouchers to infected passengers starting this spring.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
Of course, the high-street also has its takes, such as Freja’s stunning ivory option or Staud’s sumptuous suede style.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
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If 2024 was defined by brat green and 2023 by Barbie pink, 2025—at the Academy Awards at least—has taken a more refined turn.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
The government took a necessary step by requiring airlines to issue flight vouchers to infected passengers starting this spring.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
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For a more elevated take, add some capers, roasted garlic, or chopped jarred artichokes.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
Of course, the high-street also has its takes, such as Freja’s stunning ivory option or Staud’s sumptuous suede style.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
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The Star found police department documents showing La Guardia had held that position since at least 2018.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
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Democrats lodged protests throughout the evening, with one member getting kicked out and others holding signs in silent opposition.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Some brands like Maxi-Cosi have a ton of compatibility, while UppaBaby's car seats have much more limited lists.—
Nena Farrell,
WIRED,
1 Mar. 2025
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The diner should have a whole smorgasbord to choose from.—
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1 Mar. 2025
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Nick Crain,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Watkins made some bad decisions in traffic, and the Bruins were able to get away with some contact in the paint.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Those on the college track might choose a school abroad, an option no longer reserved for the wealthy.—
Lisa Z. Lindahl,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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With endless options to choose from, there’s no better place to kick off your spring denim journey than here.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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The franchise tag is a lever a team can use each offseason to keep a key player on an expiring contract from leaving while buying time for further evaluation of a long-term deal.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
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This is what the Americans and their leaders need to understand, we cannot be bought and we cannot be ignored.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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However, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) warned deeper, long-term solutions are needed.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Galina says her son doesn't need to apologize to anyone.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Baby Hour, something that savvy urban restaurants are increasingly keen to accommodate.—
Maggie Hennessy,
Bon Appétit,
6 Mar. 2025
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Some of this is driven by pure necessity, such as the need to accommodate a legacy application with a proprietary toolset.—
Jason Andersen,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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As of late, Goodman, an Oscar winner, has been working mostly in the TV space.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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Both work very well to ensure that the dirt, dust, and grime are actually coming out of the tiny grooves on your record.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Take.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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