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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
please take up the blanket so I can look underneath it
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as in to borrow
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
one cluster of fans started chanting the team name of the champions, and the crowd quickly took up the cry
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Recent Examples of take up
Harris’ confirmation will be taken up by the Senate Health Policy Committee on Wednesday, and Aaron’s by the Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee.
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Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The players were all in their 80s; some had played professionally, while others took up the sport later in life.
—Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Later in that game, Matheus Cunha came on for United and delivered a cross from the right that Dorgu converted from a near-identical position to the one that Fernandes took up to score his goal against Spurs, almost ghosting into the penalty area on the blind side of opponents.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Inspired by a Kylie Jenner selfie—long almond nails in full sight, painted by the always-trendsetting Zola Ganzorigt—the curved smile line took up almost a third of the total surface of each nail.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The players were all in their 80s; some had played professionally, while others took up the sport later in life.
—Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Later in that game, Matheus Cunha came on for United and delivered a cross from the right that Dorgu converted from a near-identical position to the one that Fernandes took up to score his goal against Spurs, almost ghosting into the penalty area on the blind side of opponents.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Inspired by a Kylie Jenner selfie—long almond nails in full sight, painted by the always-trendsetting Zola Ganzorigt—the curved smile line took up almost a third of the total surface of each nail.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take up
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By Wednesday morning, the restrictions were suddenly lifted, leaving the city’s airport in confusion for several hours.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Erewhon is pushing its wellness footprint further into aesthetics — starting with lip flips and brow lifts — as the lines between self care and cosmetic treatments continue to blur.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The hanging quickly devolves into an all-out bacchanal, as onlookers drink, dance and kiss in the square surrounding the flailing corpse.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The appeal was lost on holdovers accustomed to drivers rough around the edges, with a Southern drawl, drinking a beer in Victory Lane.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Until now, any free-speech debates concerning sitting members of Congress have led to the conclusion that lawmakers ought to have—to borrow from former Chief Justice Earl Warren—the widest possible latitude to express themselves.—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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The newest Air Jordan is taking a tour throughout the series’ history by borrowing elements from past models, including the Air Jordan 1, Air Jordan 14, Air Jordan 16, Air Jordan 20 and Air Jordan 23.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The health care company also raised its forecast range for profit this fiscal year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the wake of Bad Bunny's halftime show selection in September, many critics raised concerns about a potential language barrier for English-language viewers.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Jim's stock market commentary , market analysis , stock pick breakdowns , and Club Members' Mailbag offer an MBA-caliber finance education that is easy to absorb and apply to your personal investing strategies.—
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Yet its polarizing effect may be the key to its magnetism; even those who dislike it have certainly absorbed some of its fragrant dolorousness into their bones.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Support for the measure was offered by some, including union leaders, who warned residents, particularly seniors, are likely to struggle if a local solution to federal budget cuts isn’t adopted.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Bettencourt’s letter cited a law adopted last year that attempts to limit the ability of Texas cities to implement moratoria.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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As Audience Director at Hearst’s award-winning Austin American-Statesman, Robbie partners with editors and reporters to elevate local coverage and expand readership.—
Robbie Farias,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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These digital watches are a fun way to add a casual, cool aesthetic to your wrist and elevate any outfit.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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But the backlash suggests On This Day… is still somewhat ahead of its time, and that viewers don’t want revered storytellers embracing artificial intelligence.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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The professional wrestling company has also attracted a larger Latino fan base in recent years by embracing Mexican luchadores and the Latino wrestling tradition.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Take up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20up. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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