Synonyms of take
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as in to hold
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as in to get
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as in to choose
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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
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
Rumfield, who got plunked in the right hand by Emmet Sheehan, had X-rays taken at Dodger Stadium.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
Rohit Gupta, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Or were their outrageous takes simply a ploy to boost ratings?
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
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Only one of those runs came after the first inning, while the offense took advantage of a few Plymouth North fielding miscues and eight free passes to erupt for all seven runs over the first four innings.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
Rumfield, who got plunked in the right hand by Emmet Sheehan, had X-rays taken at Dodger Stadium.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
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What actions can an AI agent take?
—Rohit Gupta, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Or were their outrageous takes simply a ploy to boost ratings?
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take
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On the river, two 10-metre canoes are strapped together, holding a truck and powered by a single outboard motor.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Trump has held a dozen meetings his Cabinet so far in his second term, but Wednesday was supposed to be his first at Camp David, a compound built in 1938 that past presidents have turned to engage in diplomacy with foreign leaders.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
27 May 2026
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Nike just collaborated with Skims to bring back the Y2K Nike Rift sneaker, Adidas is making Mary Janes, and just about every brand has a version of the slim, low-profile sneaker.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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Everton have a club option for a further year, with Iroegbunam having attracted significant interest in previous windows.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Serna, however, would make one more attempt to get past Hulst.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Just the way his approach is getting better and better every day.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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There are 14 colors to choose from, including neutrals like black, beige, and white, plus more unique shades like pink lace, burgundy, and charcoal gray.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The government offers elderly citizens a small monthly allowance but some need and choose to earn more to cover living costs in one of the world’s most expensive cities.—
Catherine Phillips,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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And while her exact sneakers are sold out, the newest version—the Glycerin 23—is ready to buy.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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Hook recommends going to your grocery store deli counter to ask for slices or cheese blocks instead of buying them already prepackaged.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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While the Strait is an important part of the deal in the region, Petraeus said that other issues need to be dealt with as well, including Tehran’s nuclear program and its funding for proxy groups like Hezbollah.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Every good travel wardrobe needs one reliable black flat, and these Orinda Skimmers keep things simple in the best way.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Rollaway beds and extra beds are available for an additional fee, while the two-floor, two-bedroom Peacock Terrace suite comfortably accommodates a family of four.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The garage can accommodate three cars.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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The walk-off home run came after the bullpen of the Twins (27-31) had worked four scoreless innings, taking over after a four-inning start from Taj Bradley.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Ciber ’s team work quickly under netting to mount a huge Browning heavy machine gun onto tank tracks.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Take.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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