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as in participating
to take a share or part
we should all partake of the city's rich cultural offerings while we have the opportunity
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as in eating
to take a meal
"let us partake," our minister declared, unfolding his napkin and eyeing the feast laid out before us
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Recent Examples of partaking
One is that prohibitions on gambling protect the integrity of athletic competitions and discourage athletes from partaking in a sports betting culture where data suggests numerous college students wager on sports.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026
Russia is banned from partaking in the tournament because of its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
—Andy Yamashita, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
The parents also emphasize how much their children enjoy partaking in the videos, despite what some harsher comments assume.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
In the film, actress Midori Francis plays Hana, a medical student who becomes terrorized by a sinister force after partaking in the latest dieting fad — eating human ashes.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Cristian Fajardo Mondragon, 17, was taken into custody Sunday after allegedly partaking in a citywide shooting spree that left four people injured, struck two fire stations and triggered a shelter-in-place order in South Austin, the Austin Police Department said in a statement.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
What to see today Catch a glimpse of what the locals are doing, likely gathering for potlucks on the beach or partaking in water sports like surfing, kayaking or paddle boarding.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Following the presidential order, the White House hosted a field day with professional athletes and young children partaking in athletic activities outside.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
The dirt eating was widespread, with males and females from different groups of monkeys partaking during multiple times of the year, and was generally associated with areas where there were more tourists.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026
Russia is banned from partaking in the tournament because of its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
—Andy Yamashita, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
The parents also emphasize how much their children enjoy partaking in the videos, despite what some harsher comments assume.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
In the film, actress Midori Francis plays Hana, a medical student who becomes terrorized by a sinister force after partaking in the latest dieting fad — eating human ashes.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Cristian Fajardo Mondragon, 17, was taken into custody Sunday after allegedly partaking in a citywide shooting spree that left four people injured, struck two fire stations and triggered a shelter-in-place order in South Austin, the Austin Police Department said in a statement.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
What to see today Catch a glimpse of what the locals are doing, likely gathering for potlucks on the beach or partaking in water sports like surfing, kayaking or paddle boarding.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Following the presidential order, the White House hosted a field day with professional athletes and young children partaking in athletic activities outside.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
The dirt eating was widespread, with males and females from different groups of monkeys partaking during multiple times of the year, and was generally associated with areas where there were more tourists.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partaking
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For five years, since April 2021, he has been barred from participating in contests and other events organized by the United States Tennis Association.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Vermont, whose Republican governor has been critical of Trump in the past, also is reportedly not participating in the event in an official capacity.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The island, used for both eating (and working), is a vintage Neolt Architetto drafting table.—
Aditi Sharma,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2026
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Taking a calcium supplement or eating a calcium-heavy meal alongside iron can cut iron absorption by up to 50%, which is why nutritionists suggest separating the two by at least two hours.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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“Partaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partaking. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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