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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
Guests of all ages were seen partaking in games, shows and attractions.
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Samantha Neely, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
The energy will be emotionally charged, so don’t hold back from being vulnerable or from partaking in meaningful exchanges.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The video shows Wallen partaking in various outdoor activities, including some target practice with a rifle at an outdoor shooting range and driving deep into the woods on a four-wheeler.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
Making In-Office Interactions Invaluable For Employees Working on-site isn’t about partaking in pizza-party Fridays or gathering around a tennis table and free food stations.
—Ruchi Kulhari, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Before the recap was over, Alba added some pics of herself partaking in a bit of pampering by relaxing in an infrared sauna with beauty eye masks resting above her cheeks.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Take advantage of the destination’s utterly arresting beauty by partaking in one of many outdoor adventures, like backcountry skiing in the winter and via ferrata in the summer.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
While partaking in deep introspection or perhaps connecting with a loved one, you’re presented with the opportunity to clear the air and prioritize your emotional well-being.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
That’s nearly five times the number of law enforcement agencies partaking in the program in the rest of the country.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Samantha Neely, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
The energy will be emotionally charged, so don’t hold back from being vulnerable or from partaking in meaningful exchanges.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The video shows Wallen partaking in various outdoor activities, including some target practice with a rifle at an outdoor shooting range and driving deep into the woods on a four-wheeler.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
Making In-Office Interactions Invaluable For Employees Working on-site isn’t about partaking in pizza-party Fridays or gathering around a tennis table and free food stations.
—Ruchi Kulhari, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Before the recap was over, Alba added some pics of herself partaking in a bit of pampering by relaxing in an infrared sauna with beauty eye masks resting above her cheeks.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Take advantage of the destination’s utterly arresting beauty by partaking in one of many outdoor adventures, like backcountry skiing in the winter and via ferrata in the summer.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
While partaking in deep introspection or perhaps connecting with a loved one, you’re presented with the opportunity to clear the air and prioritize your emotional well-being.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
That’s nearly five times the number of law enforcement agencies partaking in the program in the rest of the country.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Partaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partaking. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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