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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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Jaharia Knowles, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
Last weekend, countless spring breakers arrived to partake in the unsanctioned event, draining resources and putting strain on local authorities attempting to maintain order.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Reinhart asks the camera, partaking in the popular TikTok trend.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
And this time, a Hoosier will partake in the spectacle.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
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Jaharia Knowles, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
Last weekend, countless spring breakers arrived to partake in the unsanctioned event, draining resources and putting strain on local authorities attempting to maintain order.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Reinhart asks the camera, partaking in the popular TikTok trend.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
And this time, a Hoosier will partake in the spectacle.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partake
Verb
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In 2020, the Legislature passed a law barring trans women and girls from participating in women’s and girls sports.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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The doughnut chain announced the specialty treat will be available March 31 through April 2 at participating Krispy Kreme shops nationwide.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Around 3-4 hours before exercise, a young athlete should eat a meal of mostly carbohydrates with a moderate amount of protein such as rice with chicken and vegetables.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Someone with an egg allergy eating the rolls could suffer anything from discomfort to death, depending on the severity of the allergy.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Consumer research from OpenTable and KAYAK found that 60% of those surveyed had dined solo at a sit-down restaurant in the past 12 months.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Noisy Cricket is the open-air terrace restaurant at the golf club’s center, offering fine-dining farm-to-fork meals using ingredients from the resort’s homegrown patches of vegetables, fruits, and herbs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partake. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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