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as in lifted
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 borrowed
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 taken up
The former prince spirited off from the Royal Lodge in the middle of the night and has reportedly taken up residence in a cottage in Sandringham.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
So my attention was taken up with wiping off the counter and the tiles, and remaking the coffee.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
His wife, Erika Kirk, has since taken up the mantel of spearheading his organization, Turning Point USA, and has committed to keeping his legacy alive.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
This simple idea, of searching for an answer, can be taken up a level — to much, much bigger maps, and to much harder problems than navigation, such as solving a complex puzzle or proving difficult mathematical theorems.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
However, this time it is taken up a notch by adding egg noodles, making for a tasty and complete meal with little hands-on time.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
The legislation already passed the Senate in April with a 51-48 vote, but was not taken up by the House.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
However, those efforts petered out in 2023 and haven’t been taken up since.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
News round-up Frenkie de Jong has taken up a new contract at Barca, running to 2029.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
So my attention was taken up with wiping off the counter and the tiles, and remaking the coffee.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
His wife, Erika Kirk, has since taken up the mantel of spearheading his organization, Turning Point USA, and has committed to keeping his legacy alive.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
This simple idea, of searching for an answer, can be taken up a level — to much, much bigger maps, and to much harder problems than navigation, such as solving a complex puzzle or proving difficult mathematical theorems.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
However, this time it is taken up a notch by adding egg noodles, making for a tasty and complete meal with little hands-on time.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
The legislation already passed the Senate in April with a 51-48 vote, but was not taken up by the House.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
However, those efforts petered out in 2023 and haven’t been taken up since.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
News round-up Frenkie de Jong has taken up a new contract at Barca, running to 2029.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken up
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An eight-hour lockdown on campus was lifted Friday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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SpaceX launches Crew-12 astronauts With a blinding light, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off on time from Space Launch Complex 40 to carry the four Crew-12 astronauts toward the International Space Station.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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In more severe cases of hair loss, a doctor might prescribe oral minoxidil, which is generally absorbed better by the body but also typically comes with more side effects.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The automaker absorbed roughly $2 billion in losses tied to fires at a Novelis aluminum supplier plant in New York.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Appearing at the Marc Jacobs 2026 Runway Show at Park Avenue Armory in New York City on February 9, Fox donned a slinky look that borrowed from the silhouettes and color blocking of '80s fitness fashion while adding a distinctively modern spin.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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If her name sounds familiar to Landman fans, that’s because Sheridan, a friend of the Goffs, apparently borrowed it for the steel magnolia of an oil wife, played by Demi Moore.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, hyperscalers, including Amazon , Microsoft , Meta , and Alphabet , announced capital expenditure of up to $700 billion on AI this year, which has raised concerns over returns and whether the extent of AI spend is justified.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Videos from the killing of Renee Good, a mother of three, in her vehicle, raised questions about the federal agent’s tactics and decision to use deadly force.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Gripped by a worsening economic crisis, Cuba’s government recently adopted rationing measures to protect essential services and ration fuel supplies for key sectors.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Some guests got very into it—one adopted a fake British accent for the duration.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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But across Florida, most local governments have embraced the idea that careful planning is one of the best ways to create sustainable, balanced communities.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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By the time Saturday’s competition was completed, by the time Johnson vanquished San Antonio Spurs rookie forward Carter Bryant in the championship round, the charisma of the Bay Area product had enveloped the Los Angeles Clippers’ arena to the degree that he was being embraced as one of their own.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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The American was greeted by loud cheers from the traveling US fans when her name was announced as a starter, but the occasion didn’t seem to faze the young athlete, who has taken on so much responsibility of late.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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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
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“Taken up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20up. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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