uptake

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of uptake Nematodes are thread-like microscopic organisms, some species of which create root galls that prevent water uptake and cause wilting of vegetable crops such as tomato, potato, cucumber, carrot, onion, and many others. Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025 There is also concern that material innovators won’t be able to hit commercial scale—and stay there—without regulatory support that provides both carrots and sticks to encourage uptake because of potential issues with pricing, performance and supply chain integration. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025 The agreement with Eion includes new soil sampling research, which is helped along by olivine's relatively fast CO2 uptake when spread on fields. Ben Geman, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025 The app’s rapid uptake—over one million downloads in 15 hours—highlights a demand for digital wellness tools. Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uptake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptake
Noun
  • Because the amounts and absorption of benzene from these products are small, the risk is low.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
  • According to the new study, the Yarkovsky effect, a subtle force arising from the asteroid's uneven sunlight absorption and re-emission, can cause the space rock to drift inward over long periods, eventually leading to a near-Earth orbit.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In addition, ginger can improve digestion, reduce abdominal bloating and help to reduce inflammation.
    Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Since the incident, 8-year-old Star began experiencing pneumonia, digestion issues and rapid weight loss, Whitehead told the Associated Press on March 13.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • My guess is cigars’ turn-of-the-century association with the upper class meant cigars were a useful tool of satire and then later, when the comedians found success, a means of Jewish assimilation.
    Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The protesters believed that immigrant children should be allowed to go to school in their own communities, rather than being transferred in the name of assimilation.
    Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • What To Know The U.S. announced another surprise trade update in a memorandum of understanding on Friday, exempting smartphones, computers and chips from its 145 percent tariff rate on Chinese goods.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Her approach emphasizes deep understanding and practical applications, helping clients effectively gain clarity about their emotional experiences.
    Lauren Carpenter, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Uptake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptake. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on uptake

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!