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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
Reinhart asks the camera, partaking in the popular TikTok trend.
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Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Soon after, videos surfaced showing Patel, in a long-sleeve white USA shirt, partaking in the festive locker room celebration.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Though the resort has only been open for a few years, guests who pop in for a soak are partaking in a tradition that spans centuries.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
The app recommended partaking in the chef’s surprise box, a series of courses that the chef puts together based on what is in season.
—Lisa Aiken, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Perhaps unknowingly, the star was partaking in a fashion tradition set by the dames of Cortina long ago.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Customers partaking in the omakase experience were seated beside others who were spending much less on a la carte items, and the conversation flowed as easily as Cho’s cocktails.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The relationship between royalty and the Olympics is close and long-standing, with many monarchy members partaking in the competition with varying degrees of success.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
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.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Soon after, videos surfaced showing Patel, in a long-sleeve white USA shirt, partaking in the festive locker room celebration.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Though the resort has only been open for a few years, guests who pop in for a soak are partaking in a tradition that spans centuries.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
The app recommended partaking in the chef’s surprise box, a series of courses that the chef puts together based on what is in season.
—Lisa Aiken, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Perhaps unknowingly, the star was partaking in a fashion tradition set by the dames of Cortina long ago.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Customers partaking in the omakase experience were seated beside others who were spending much less on a la carte items, and the conversation flowed as easily as Cho’s cocktails.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The relationship between royalty and the Olympics is close and long-standing, with many monarchy members partaking in the competition with varying degrees of success.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
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.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partaking
Verb
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Young children participating in light activities lasting 1 hour or less may not need to snack before and after exercise.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The service is performed by the choir, with the congregation participating simply by listening.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
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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One of them was mechanically eating a packet of pretzels.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Partaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partaking. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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