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as in placed
to provide with a paying job
decided to take her on as store manager
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as in borrowed
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
recently arrived immigrants who are eager to take on the language and culture of their adopted homeland
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Recent Examples of taken on
One person was seen being taken on a stretcher out of the second house, to which the fire spread.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Her husband has taken on a second job and is now working seven days a week to help the family make ends meet.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
That competition has increasingly taken on geopolitical overtones.
—Ray Mwayera, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Vantor’s images, taken on March 11, provide a clear view of the damage.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Both cases were taken on by the Northern California Innocence Project.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
However, the dance has taken on a life of its own outside the game, and is frequently performed as a taunting gesture at competitions.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
The guidance offers producers, heads of department, and those in leadership roles simple steps that can be taken on productions regardless of their size, genre, or budget, to address and prevent risks to worker wellbeing, the charity said.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
But this one, just yards from where the Super Bowl will kick off Sunday, has taken on a particular level of infamy.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Her husband has taken on a second job and is now working seven days a week to help the family make ends meet.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
That competition has increasingly taken on geopolitical overtones.
—Ray Mwayera, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Vantor’s images, taken on March 11, provide a clear view of the damage.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Both cases were taken on by the Northern California Innocence Project.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
However, the dance has taken on a life of its own outside the game, and is frequently performed as a taunting gesture at competitions.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
The guidance offers producers, heads of department, and those in leadership roles simple steps that can be taken on productions regardless of their size, genre, or budget, to address and prevent risks to worker wellbeing, the charity said.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
But this one, just yards from where the Super Bowl will kick off Sunday, has taken on a particular level of infamy.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken on
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In the third inning Rocker was faced with runners on the corners with Spencer Steer up to bat with two outs, and Rocker retired the left fielder in three pitches, ending with a ground out to third base to escape the inning with no damage.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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First-year manager Kurt Suzuki said the pitchers the Angels have faced are part of the issue.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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The officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was placed on administrative duties, according to police.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The signs replace a display of 32 fabric flags that previously flew along the overpass fence, originally placed by community members after the crash, according to an ITD news release.—
Rose Evans
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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The amount borrowed could be adjusted to coordinate with other proposals to help address the solvency gap, Kaine said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to the study, 40% of medical students borrowed more than $50,000 in a single year, while 14% had lifetime federal debt of more than $200,000.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Molly was safely transported back to the mainland, where Johnston met her, and the two had an emotional reunion after an eight-day ordeal.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The two friends met years ago while working for different social justice organizations.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The relationship healed after Howard was hired as Michigan’s basketball coach in 2019.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The invader is a skillful art restorer, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel), who’s been hired by Julian’s greedy children, Barnaby (James Corden) and Sallie (Jessica Gunning), to work, or pose, as their father’s new assistant.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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James Robert Conroy of New Britain adopted the dog and named it Stubby for his short tail.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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FiberColors builds on the success of Archroma’s EarthColors platform, which has now been adopted by more than 50 global brands resulting over 60 tons of plant residue from the herbal and pharmaceutical industries being recycled.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Within a year, the couple was engaged.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The new Calibre 1150 was designed using 3-D modeling such that nearly all functions are easily engaged and adjusted via three pushers fitted within and flanking the crown, while all calendar functions are displayed via dedicated apertures in order to minimize visual clutter.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Republican Party embraced neoconservatism; Buchanan and his cohort were the stewards of an ideology for cranks.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some residents have raised concerns about the bird's safety, particularly on nearby roads, while others have embraced the unusual guest.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Taken on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20on. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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