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as in holds
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 has
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
will you take that call? took a cut in pay
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as in gets
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 chooses
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 buys
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 requires
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 stands
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 believes
to regard as right or true
I think we can take his word for it
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as in overcomes
to achieve a victory over
I know we can take that team
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as in manages
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
let's take each problem separately
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as in receives
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 destroys
to deprive of life
I never thought heart disease would take such an athletic and health-conscious person
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as in reactions
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 yields
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 shares
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 variations
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 takes
Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Fighting to pass another reconciliation bill, which only takes a simple majority vote in the two chambers, may be the only way Congress can approve cash to support the war in Iran.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Lodi takes pride in this grape variety, as many of these vines have stood for generations.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Each round-trip commute drains about half of his tank, which takes around $80 to fill.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Juicy shows growth and improvement and places high, but Myki takes a win that is much needed for her résumé entering the finale.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2026
The Frozen Ever After Boat Ride Frozen Ever After is a new family-friendly ride that takes visitors on a musical journey through Arendelle.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
The survey takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
And the three main villains are impressively restrained compared to the cartoonish mustache twirlers that have populated previous takes.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Navarrette doesn’t speak Arabic himself, and would have to rely on the feeling of Alkhateri’s vocals to select the best takes.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
The, um, spin on one death elicits a smile, mostly because of Weaving’s disgusted takes.
—Michael Ordoña, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
But there’s also a surge of new takes using race at the center.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
From evergreen staples from Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo to modern takes from Toteme and The Row (and even a few unexpected picks in bubblegum pink and firetruck red), their wishlist encompasses a lot of bridal styles; and, more importantly, a lot of bridal events.
—Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Actors might then spend the entire day — and sometimes well into the night — wearing and removing the elaborate wigs dozens of times between takes.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Some of Baylor’s takes were suspect.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
The journey takes about five hours of self-driving, including a scenic ferry ride.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Fighting to pass another reconciliation bill, which only takes a simple majority vote in the two chambers, may be the only way Congress can approve cash to support the war in Iran.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Lodi takes pride in this grape variety, as many of these vines have stood for generations.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Each round-trip commute drains about half of his tank, which takes around $80 to fill.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Juicy shows growth and improvement and places high, but Myki takes a win that is much needed for her résumé entering the finale.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2026
The Frozen Ever After Boat Ride Frozen Ever After is a new family-friendly ride that takes visitors on a musical journey through Arendelle.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
The survey takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
Everyone records their own takes and the best moments are selected from there, almost like an audition process.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
And the three main villains are impressively restrained compared to the cartoonish mustache twirlers that have populated previous takes.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Navarrette doesn’t speak Arabic himself, and would have to rely on the feeling of Alkhateri’s vocals to select the best takes.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
The, um, spin on one death elicits a smile, mostly because of Weaving’s disgusted takes.
—Michael Ordoña, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
But there’s also a surge of new takes using race at the center.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
From evergreen staples from Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo to modern takes from Toteme and The Row (and even a few unexpected picks in bubblegum pink and firetruck red), their wishlist encompasses a lot of bridal styles; and, more importantly, a lot of bridal events.
—Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Actors might then spend the entire day — and sometimes well into the night — wearing and removing the elaborate wigs dozens of times between takes.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Some of Baylor’s takes were suspect.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes
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Helium producers in North America — which holds the largest share of the market — are set to benefit from the disruption to Qatar’s supply, but Russia — the third largest helium supplier — could also gain.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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For those whose days of hair-banking possibility are long behind them, autologous fat grafting holds some promise.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
27 Mar. 2026
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Luis Alvarado, a Republican political analyst, says that Bianco has political motivations of his own.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jacoby Windmon has valuable starter reps.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Glen Powell gets his Han Solo moment as the slick pilot Fox McCloud, and mischievous monkeys known as Ukikis threaten to steal the show with their pickpocketing antics.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For musicians, playing these sporting events gets them in front of broader audiences that may come outside of their core fanbase.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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Keep scrolling to see who chooses a more extensive approach to their skin-care regimen, and who prefers a streamlined, less-is-more plan of action.—
Kaleigh Fasanella,
Allure,
31 Mar. 2026
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In a modern Danish farming family, the patriarch Gorm unexpectedly chooses to pass the family farm to his youngest daughter, Astrid, causing a deep rift.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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One of the sources said over 850 have been used so far in the conflict, roughly nine times the number of Tomahawks the Pentagon buys each year on average.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Comedian Matt Rife buys home in Rhode Island.—
Katie Landeck,
The Providence Journal,
28 Mar. 2026
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After all, walking requires no gym membership, expensive equipment or specialized training and is accessible to nearly everyone and can be done almost anywhere.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Navigating the country can take time and often requires long drives and a 4x4 vehicle, especially during the green season.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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The luxury vessel accommodates up to 245 guests in 123 staterooms and suites, many with private balconies.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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This set of plastic front and rear bike fenders has a universal fit that accommodates a variety of bikes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The acidic composition of white vinegar works efficiently to break down the film that can accumulate on your windows.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Takes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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