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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
There even appears to be a moment where Billie is partaking in normal teenager activities, as she's seen slow-dancing with a boy at what appears to be a school dance.
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Dory Jackson, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
One of the hottest tickets in town is Hajime, where only seven diners at a time can partake in an artistic, experiential meal celebrating Earth, space, and nature.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Labor Day is almost here, and many Kentuckians will enjoy the three-day weekend by traveling to nearby attractions and partaking in local festivities.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Amidst all of the long weekend R&R on your todo list, another great holiday-weekend activity to partake in is shopping the best deals on clothing, beauty goods, and of course, top Labor Day home sales on bedding, towels, decor and more to upgrade your humble abode.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
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Dory Jackson, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
One of the hottest tickets in town is Hajime, where only seven diners at a time can partake in an artistic, experiential meal celebrating Earth, space, and nature.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Labor Day is almost here, and many Kentuckians will enjoy the three-day weekend by traveling to nearby attractions and partaking in local festivities.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Amidst all of the long weekend R&R on your todo list, another great holiday-weekend activity to partake in is shopping the best deals on clothing, beauty goods, and of course, top Labor Day home sales on bedding, towels, decor and more to upgrade your humble abode.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partake
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The company on Wednesday also debuted the Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses, intended for athletes who participate in high-intensity sports like snowboarding and mountain biking.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Funds are added to electronic benefit transfer cards, which can be used at participating grocery stores and select online retailers.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Inside were bunk beds, a little table, and a small gear-sorting area, where two Russian men, one large and one small, were chatting and eating cheese.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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The alert covers products distributed nationally and highlights ongoing concerns over foodborne illnesses and the safety of ready-to-eat meals.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As Remo Gerra, manager of Veneto Trattoria, recalled, Kirk would dine at the restaurant a few times a month, usually with Erika Kirk and their kids, or with some of his business associates.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, a bidder paid over $19 million to dine with American investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett, to benefit a San Francisco charity.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partake. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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