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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
Hospital care takes up the biggest share of healthcare expenditures.
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Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Plus, take up to an extra 60% off sale styles with code SUMMER.
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Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Decades later, Abraham Lincoln would take up the mantel of prayer.
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Lauren Green,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
These real-world questions inspired Ed Helms to take up residence in Rutherford Falls, the sitcom he co-created with Sierra Teller Ornelas and Michael Schur.
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Sara Netzley,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for take up
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Plus, take up to an extra 60% off sale styles with code SUMMER.
—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Decades later, Abraham Lincoln would take up the mantel of prayer.
—
Lauren Green,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
These real-world questions inspired Ed Helms to take up residence in Rutherford Falls, the sitcom he co-created with Sierra Teller Ornelas and Michael Schur.
—
Sara Netzley,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for take up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for take up
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The evacuation order for Zone DUN-009-A was lifted, while Zone DUN-009-B remained under a mandatory evacuation order, according to the Genasys Protect service.
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Consider rearranging a corner of your home, because practical changes can lift your mood and productivity.
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The robot staff behind the scenes Pudu's FlashBot will run an intelligent vending system, allowing guests to order drink deliveries by smartphone.
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
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High bond yields make borrowing more expensive for average Americans, since 10-year Treasury rates influence the rates offered for a variety of loans, including mortgages.
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Other platforms like TikTok and Instagram similarly borrow the wrong lessons from the scandal, Cambridge Analytica said.
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But the data center boom has raised many questions about land use, the resources the complexes consume and the risk of costs being spread to other Georgia residents and businesses.
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Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
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Often, firming lotions are thick and leave a white cast, but this Olay option, which more than 30,000 buyers have picked up in the past month alone, is lightweight, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly.
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For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.
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The agency also adopted additional security measures, such as surrounding the president with bullet-resistant glass at outdoor events.
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Traditional studios might adopt Chinese models for some preproduction tasks such as concepting, but the geopolitical and intellectual property risks for commercial generations are too prohibitive.
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Toxic metals, including lead and arsenic, were not elevated, according to air district data.
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The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus.
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Rather than embrace the revolution, many residents openly opposed it.
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For his part, Prince William has embraced the technology, urging big tech companies to leverage tools to help prevent homelessness.
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“Take up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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