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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
please take up the blanket so I can look underneath it
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as in to borrow
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
one cluster of fans started chanting the team name of the champions, and the crowd quickly took up the cry
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Recent Examples of take up
On the opposite end of the spectrum, families may shell out 21% of annual income on infant care in New Mexico, where child care takes up the largest share of income, EPI finds.
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Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
The deals signed by the five firms Friday, like those announced previously, call on the firms to take up pro bono work on a number of topics prioritized by the Trump administration.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
Photo : Mandarin Oriental Grand Cayman The Beach House, meanwhile, takes up the top five floors of the resort’s hotel.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
Now, though, wildfire response — and President Trump — are taking up most of the oxygen in Sacramento.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
The deals signed by the five firms Friday, like those announced previously, call on the firms to take up pro bono work on a number of topics prioritized by the Trump administration.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
Photo : Mandarin Oriental Grand Cayman The Beach House, meanwhile, takes up the top five floors of the resort’s hotel.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
Now, though, wildfire response — and President Trump — are taking up most of the oxygen in Sacramento.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take up
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Those storms lifted water levels at lakes and reservoirs across California while shoring up the Sierra Nevada snowpack.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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The British government temporarily lifted restrictions on overnight flights to help clear the backlog.—
BRIAN MELLEY,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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The midshipmen poured water into the cup, taking turns drinking from it in a victory celebration.—
Tyrone Turner,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
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The Fed’s efforts to tame investor speculation meant fewer consumers were borrowing money, which led to a decrease in economic activity.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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By the late ’90s, Cordova had brought in a stage, borrowed sound equipment from original Fishbone bassist John Norwood Fisher and started working with local music promoters to host shows.—
Steven Donofrio,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, these updates raise questions about the Oscars broadcast itself.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The incident with Lauren had understandably raised questions on whether Weezer’s set would still happen.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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As the global economy absorbs Donald Trump's massive tariffs, Sen. Rand Paul is continuing to speak out about the negative consequences of the president's course of action.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Scarlett Johansson stars as Lucy, a college student in Taiwan who’s forcibly recruited as a drug mule and accidentally absorbs a synthetic substance that unlocks increasing percentages of her brain capacity.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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On May 23, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to declare March 1 as World Seagrass Day.—
Ian Urbina,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Then, in 1996, a group of virtuosos from its heyday adopted the name for themselves and for their Grammy-winning album.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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In the past two elections, however, Chicago voters elevated amateurs to the mayor’s office, with no management experience and minor political histories.—
Forrest Claypool,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Spring is the best time to experiment with fun footwear trends, and Nordstrom is a one-stop shop for everything from sandals to sneakers that will instantly elevate your travel wardrobe.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 2025
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Alexandra Daddario embraced the colors of springtime with her look at the AMC Networks 2025 Upfront event on Wednesday in New York City.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Gomez recently embraced her theater roots with a starring role in Gloria Calderon Kellett’s One of the Good Ones.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Take up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20up. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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