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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 deal is projected to be around $67 billion and could take up to 18 months to receive shareholder and regulatory approvals.
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Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Testing could take up to one month, but officials were tight-lipped about further details.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Many trees, shrubs, and perennials take up to three years to grow a strong root system after transplanting.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
The term 'Self-sacrificing,' or Jan-fada, refers to individuals who are prepared to take up arms and sacrifice their lives to defend the Islamic Republic in the event of a military attack.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Testing could take up to one month, but officials were tight-lipped about further details.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Many trees, shrubs, and perennials take up to three years to grow a strong root system after transplanting.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
The term 'Self-sacrificing,' or Jan-fada, refers to individuals who are prepared to take up arms and sacrifice their lives to defend the Islamic Republic in the event of a military attack.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take up
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As captain, Poulin got the 35-pound Walter Cup first, lifting it over her head as confetti exploded around her.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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But what if the embargo gets lifted tomorrow?—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Food and drink 1 Hotel Toronto features four restaurants and bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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San Francisco’s wellness-forward culture has made zero proof drinks a default rather than an afterthought.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Luxury has learnt to borrow the grammar of collectible culture, and collectible culture has learnt to move with the urgency of streetwear.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Every penny of that spending blitz was borrowed and essentially printed.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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That alone, to me, raises questions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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It's made with deep five-millimeter lugs that are seriously grippy on all kinds of terrain from mud to rocks, and its special midsole absorbs a ton of impact to keep your feet pain-free and without fatigue for as long as possible.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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Over the decades, the Burberry check has been embraced by fashion insiders, supermodels, and celebrities, absorbing the attitude of each era along the way.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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Now, in 2026, a new generation of fashion girls is adopting cigarette jeans as an antidote to the overwhelming popularity of baggy, wide-leg jeans.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
20 May 2026
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The update marked the first revision to the second year of the city’s first two-year budget, which the council adopted almost a year ago.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Carragher acknowledged that Slot’s achievement in winning the Premier League in his first campaign elevated him to a level above what fellow Dutchman Ten Hag achieved in just over two years as Manchester United manager following his summer 2022 appointment, but the point stood.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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This matching set gives a sporty-chic vibe, thanks to contrast stripes along the sleeves, adding just enough detail to elevate it beyond your standard loungewear.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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When cable television eventually was embraced by Hollywood and Wall Street, Turner bragged about having gotten there first.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Football, too, was brought to colonies by conquerors, only to be embraced by the conquered and remade anew.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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“Take up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20up. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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