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as in holds
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
take my hand, or we'll get separated in this crowd
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as in has
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
will you take that call? took a cut in pay
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as in gets
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
if you don't cover your head in this weather, you'll take cold and be stuck inside all weekend
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as in chooses
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
you can take the white side this time, since I got to be white for our last chess game
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as in buys
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I'll take two cheeseburgers to go, please
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as in requires
to have as a requirement
it will take a lot of courage to stand up for what is right
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as in stands
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't take anymore of your whining about your former boyfriend
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as in believes
to regard as right or true
I think we can take his word for it
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as in overcomes
to achieve a victory over
I know we can take that team
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as in manages
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
let's take each problem separately
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as in receives
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
the school takes only a small percentage of the thousands of applicants
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as in destroys
to deprive of life
I never thought heart disease would take such an athletic and health-conscious person
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as in reactions
action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior
what's your take on the announcement that the senior vice president is taking an early retirement?
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as in yields
the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time
who will win the poker tournament and collect the whole take?
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as in shares
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
because there were so many winners of the jackpot, each person's take will be smaller than expected
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as in variations
a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play)
despite its contemporary setting, this take on King Lear isn't particularly novel or insightful
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Recent Examples of takes
Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The Pope usually takes the role of Jesus, carrying a wooden cross, but, last year, Francis, who was gravely ill, sent an aide in his stead.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
Luca, the drummer for the Hazards, plays bass for Elemental Sparks as Julian takes the drums.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
If the case takes the course prescribed under the Texas criminal procedure code and if a magistrate or a state district judge finds that Rodriguez-Singh is incompetent, she will likely be ordered admitted to a maximum-security unit at a state hospital for an attempt at competency restoration.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
This polished dress easily takes you from work meetings to dinner with friends.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
This subtle look takes a cool-toned soft black and gives it some personality with brown balayage in an ombré style.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
For Catholic Charities here in the Archdiocese of Hartford, the mission takes many forms.
—Marek Kukulka, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The journey takes about five hours of self-driving, including a scenic ferry ride.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Stiles revealed to Bustle in January 2025 that the poem scene — the emotional climax where Kat reads about Patrick and her voice cracks — took only two takes.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
On one of the very last takes of the day, Miller suggested saying goodbye using that.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Julia Stiles Actually Cried While Filming One of the film’s most emotional moments — Kat’s poem recital — was captured in just two takes, Stiles told Bustle in January 2025.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
How to Watch Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy Four-time World Cup-winner Italy will travel to Bosnia & Herzegovina on Tuesday for a winner-takes-all playoff final to decide who travels to this summer’s tournament in North America.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Everyone records their own takes and the best moments are selected from there, almost like an audition process.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
And the three main villains are impressively restrained compared to the cartoonish mustache twirlers that have populated previous takes.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Navarrette doesn’t speak Arabic himself, and would have to rely on the feeling of Alkhateri’s vocals to select the best takes.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
With her, Barlow takes a journey of spiritual awakening.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The Pope usually takes the role of Jesus, carrying a wooden cross, but, last year, Francis, who was gravely ill, sent an aide in his stead.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
Luca, the drummer for the Hazards, plays bass for Elemental Sparks as Julian takes the drums.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
If the case takes the course prescribed under the Texas criminal procedure code and if a magistrate or a state district judge finds that Rodriguez-Singh is incompetent, she will likely be ordered admitted to a maximum-security unit at a state hospital for an attempt at competency restoration.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
This polished dress easily takes you from work meetings to dinner with friends.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
This subtle look takes a cool-toned soft black and gives it some personality with brown balayage in an ombré style.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
For Catholic Charities here in the Archdiocese of Hartford, the mission takes many forms.
—Marek Kukulka, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The journey takes about five hours of self-driving, including a scenic ferry ride.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
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In a culture that rewards fast takes, that kind of restraint is rare.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Stiles revealed to Bustle in January 2025 that the poem scene — the emotional climax where Kat reads about Patrick and her voice cracks — took only two takes.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
On one of the very last takes of the day, Miller suggested saying goodbye using that.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Julia Stiles Actually Cried While Filming One of the film’s most emotional moments — Kat’s poem recital — was captured in just two takes, Stiles told Bustle in January 2025.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
How to Watch Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy Four-time World Cup-winner Italy will travel to Bosnia & Herzegovina on Tuesday for a winner-takes-all playoff final to decide who travels to this summer’s tournament in North America.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Everyone records their own takes and the best moments are selected from there, almost like an audition process.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
And the three main villains are impressively restrained compared to the cartoonish mustache twirlers that have populated previous takes.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Navarrette doesn’t speak Arabic himself, and would have to rely on the feeling of Alkhateri’s vocals to select the best takes.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes
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Congress holds first hearing in 50 years on UFOs following reports of unexplained aerial phenomena by the military.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Cost-efficient energy and chemical production Researchers revealed that solar-power photocatalysis – turning sunlight into energy – holds promise for sustainable and cost-efficient energy and chemical production.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Luis Alvarado, a Republican political analyst, says that Bianco has political motivations of his own.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jacoby Windmon has valuable starter reps.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Glen Powell gets his Han Solo moment as the slick pilot Fox McCloud, and mischievous monkeys known as Ukikis threaten to steal the show with their pickpocketing antics.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For musicians, playing these sporting events gets them in front of broader audiences that may come outside of their core fanbase.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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Keep scrolling to see who chooses a more extensive approach to their skin-care regimen, and who prefers a streamlined, less-is-more plan of action.—
Kaleigh Fasanella,
Allure,
31 Mar. 2026
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In a modern Danish farming family, the patriarch Gorm unexpectedly chooses to pass the family farm to his youngest daughter, Astrid, causing a deep rift.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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One of the sources said over 850 have been used so far in the conflict, roughly nine times the number of Tomahawks the Pentagon buys each year on average.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Comedian Matt Rife buys home in Rhode Island.—
Katie Landeck,
The Providence Journal,
28 Mar. 2026
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Libra September 23 – October 22 Libra, balance requires substance behind the smile.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The challenge is that manure is already extremely nutrient-dense—often providing far more nitrogen and phosphorus than even a productive garden requires.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Each room accommodates two to four people, with each person paying $70.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce coordinates the performances and accommodates hosts' preferred musical artists and friends, but asks homeowners and musicians not to coordinate performances themselves.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The acidic composition of white vinegar works efficiently to break down the film that can accumulate on your windows.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Takes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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