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as in to eat
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 partake
Delaware and New York, on the other hand, can take your right to vote away if you are convicted of partaking in election betting.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Ahead of releasing Wowed Out, James will partake in a special string of concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles celebrating music from the films of Wes Anderson.
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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
He is expected to partake in individual training.
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Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Tensions between the two first erupted in 2006, when O'Donnell called Trump out on The View regarding his response to the controversy surrounding Miss USA winner Tara Conner, who was accused of partaking in underage drinking and cocaine use.
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Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for partake
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Ahead of releasing Wowed Out, James will partake in a special string of concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles celebrating music from the films of Wes Anderson.
—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
He is expected to partake in individual training.
—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Tensions between the two first erupted in 2006, when O'Donnell called Trump out on The View regarding his response to the controversy surrounding Miss USA winner Tara Conner, who was accused of partaking in underage drinking and cocaine use.
—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partake
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The CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT program, which began in 2023, allows recipients to earn a $1 rebate on their EBT card for every $1 of CalFresh benefits spent on any fresh fruits and vegetables at a participating retailer.
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According to the release, the offer is only valid once per person at participating restaurants for Rewards members.
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While oysters in space appear to be a newer research opportunity, Harrisburg states that humans have been eating these creatures for 100,000 years, based on archaeology findings.
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Is low-carb or low-fat eating healthier for your heart?
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While eating with their mom at a Panda Express in Pooler, Georgia, Harrison and Oscar Kunz spotted two soldiers dining nearby.
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Design, decor, and dining pay homage to Vail founders Earl Eaton and Pete Seibert and the mountain’s 1960s heyday.
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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partake. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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