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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
The full state legislature may decide to take up the settlements and approve them.
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Yash Roy, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
Jason was also into dirt bikes, taking up motocross at 10 and racing on the amateur level in England.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
In another example of Tisch’s argument, a man wanted for several crimes against women, including allegedly groping three schoolgirls, was busted in Queens recently when police first approached him for taking up more than one subway seat.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
Vegetables should take up half of the plate, protein a quarter of the plate, carbohydrates should take up a quarter of the plate, and high-fat foods should take up a smaller portion at the center of the plate.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 22 Feb. 2025
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Yash Roy, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
Jason was also into dirt bikes, taking up motocross at 10 and racing on the amateur level in England.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
In another example of Tisch’s argument, a man wanted for several crimes against women, including allegedly groping three schoolgirls, was busted in Queens recently when police first approached him for taking up more than one subway seat.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
Vegetables should take up half of the plate, protein a quarter of the plate, carbohydrates should take up a quarter of the plate, and high-fat foods should take up a smaller portion at the center of the plate.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take up
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Elon Musk's company is targeting Monday evening (March 3) for Flight 8 of Starship, which will lift off from Starbase in South Texas, near the border city of Brownsville.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Until this week, the brothers were also banned from leaving Romania, a measure that prosecutors said on Thursday had been lifted.—
Luiza Ilie,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Americans — but especially Californians — drink the most tequila, which can be called tequila only if it’s grown in Mexico.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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What there seemed to be more of, though, was drinking.—
Kristen Mascia,
Parents,
4 Mar. 2025
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The rest would be covered by borrowing up to an additional $4 trillion, vastly increasing the federal debt.—
Richard McGahey,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yes, but: This week, WBEZ reported that the mayor has renewed calls for the CPS board to borrow money to pay for those pensions.—
Monica Eng,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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Broward teachers, other school district employees get 3% raises Eyeing a friendly Supreme Court, Republicans push for the Ten Commandments in schools Trump vowed to leverage federal money to fight antisemitism.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, Herrmann raised some half a million dollars from investors, who included Mark Thompson, the chief executive of CNN, and Nicholas Johnston, the publisher of Axios.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
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Using a wooden spoon, stir well to break up any large clumps, then turn the heat to low, cover, and cook undisturbed until the water is absorbed and the mixture is fluffy, about 3 minutes.—
Meher Mirza,
Saveur,
27 Feb. 2025
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With Banana Plantation, a man is centered within the dense, green leaves of the banana groves, as if he’s being absorbed into the vegetation.—
Emi Eleode,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Last week, the House adopted a budget resolution that paves the way for implementing the president's agenda on border security, defense and energy priorities, while extending the 2017 tax cuts.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Modern technology found in running shoes is slowly being adopted into walking boots and trail shoes, helping to reduce weight while increasing comfort, speed, and performance.—
Chris Haslam,
WIRED,
4 Mar. 2025
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Conceived with a day-to-night approach, the collection was elevated with asymmetric drapery, fringes and sequined appliqués, all enhanced by an earthy color palette with pink and purple touches.—
WWD,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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No matter what treatments or styles lie in store for your hair, the experience will be elevated by the subtly wafting aroma of their smolderingly exquisite fragrance.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The result is a new era for Galveston, which is keeping its history alive while embracing what's next.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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Lastly, while the U.S. is not the first nation to wholeheartedly embrace bitcoin and other on-chain assets at the policy level, the reality is that the actions taken are being watched and analyzed across the globe.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Take up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20up. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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