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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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In contrast, a co-op owner holds shares in the corporation that owns the building, along with a proprietary lease granting them the sole right to occupy a specific unit.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Kapil holds a dual bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communication Engineering and a master’s diploma in journalism from the Institute of Journalism and New Media in Bangalore.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2025
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2025
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Whichever stove one chooses, it's supplemented by a fast-zapping 700-W microwave.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2025
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Addressing gun violence also requires the state to enforce comprehensive background checks and safe storage.—
Natalie Eilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Confronting the incoming president’s hostility thus requires not only engaging him directly but also finding ways to manage his supporters.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The cabin accommodates up to six operators seated on shock-absorbing seats and two crew members at the forward control console.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2025
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With rates starting at $40,000 per night and a two-night minimum stay, the resort accommodates up to 22 guests across three bungalows.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Infused with cica, green tea, sunflower seed oil, and vitamin E to soothe and protect the skin barrier, the formula works for people of all skin types.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
30 Nov. 2024
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This handheld vacuum has 69,000 five-star ratings, works on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors, and weighs less than 3 pounds.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
30 Nov. 2024
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Park believes the innovation could play a great role in accelerating the global shift toward reliable, high-performance electric mobility, as the demand for sustainable energy solutions continues to grow.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2025
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Israel believes 24 hostages are still alive in Gaza and held by Palestinian militants.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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But How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies manages that magic trick.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Part of Historic Garden Week's uniqueness is that each club manages its individual tour, including selecting the homes and providing staffing on its tour date.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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The voting process only proceeds to a second round if necessary and voting continues for as long as required until a nominee receives the majority of votes.—
Andrés Buenahora,
Variety,
4 Jan. 2025
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Voting continues for as long as needed until a nominee receives the majority.—
Christy Piña,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Takes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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