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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
Lemon made his first public comments after federal authorities arrested him on Thursday for partaking in an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
In Aquarius, Mercury is intellectually stimulating, like partaking in clever banter and cerebral conversations that quench your curiosity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
This Fuzzy Hygge coloring book, $10, is filled with blank coloring pages featuring adorable furry pals partaking in cozy activities, like curling up in front of a fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
And as host, Wolfhard starred in a number of skits throughout the night, notably partaking in a Heated Rivalry spoof with the characters of Harry Potter.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Jan. 2026
But partaking in certain activities is where things go awry.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
Jensen, Cuevas, Tanner Young and Bailey Wynn consistently spent time together attending Comets games and partaking in Jensen’s favorite strain, sativa.
—Pj Green
january 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
As the two begin to plan their wedding, there is at least one thing Lorenze will not be partaking in.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
It’s most commonly found in millennials, who are equally famous for a) partaking in co-ed sports leagues and b) batting away the creeping tendrils of mortality at every turn.
—Grace Perry, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
In Aquarius, Mercury is intellectually stimulating, like partaking in clever banter and cerebral conversations that quench your curiosity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
This Fuzzy Hygge coloring book, $10, is filled with blank coloring pages featuring adorable furry pals partaking in cozy activities, like curling up in front of a fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
And as host, Wolfhard starred in a number of skits throughout the night, notably partaking in a Heated Rivalry spoof with the characters of Harry Potter.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Jan. 2026
But partaking in certain activities is where things go awry.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
Jensen, Cuevas, Tanner Young and Bailey Wynn consistently spent time together attending Comets games and partaking in Jensen’s favorite strain, sativa.
—Pj Green
january 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
As the two begin to plan their wedding, there is at least one thing Lorenze will not be partaking in.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
It’s most commonly found in millennials, who are equally famous for a) partaking in co-ed sports leagues and b) batting away the creeping tendrils of mortality at every turn.
—Grace Perry, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partaking
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According to the release, 15 participating dogs have special needs, including Wynonna, a determined pup with only three legs; and Eleanor, who is both deaf and vision-impaired.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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For his part, former President Obama wished American athletes participating in the Winter Olympics in Milan the best on his official X account.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Eric Richins reportedly broke out in hives and struggled to breathe after eating the sandwich, used his son’s EpiPen and took Benadryl before falling asleep for hours.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Support yourself with a cozy ritual after handling your responsibilities, like eating your favorite food while ensconced in your coziest blanket.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Partaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partaking. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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