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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
Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The brand’s signature protein-repairing peptide simultaneously takes a journey into the individual hair shaft to repair any damage, helping tackle a lack of volume on a long-term basis.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.
—Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Like our world, 2025 PN7 takes one year to complete an orbit around the sun.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
As a fabricator, the W&W takes steel -- like the kind manufactured at Big River in Osceola -- and turns it into structural steel for construction.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Yes, the miniature digital camera takes photos and videos.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Bumping rights occur when an employee with more seniority takes the job of an employee with less seniority during layoffs.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
What unites these companies is a commitment to improving grid resiliency, though each takes a radically different approach to battery chemistry.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Alex Catarinella, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
For years, broadcast late-night TV comedians have seen declining audiences, leaned more toward political humor over cultural takes and struggled to adapt to a modern media landscape where streaming services, YouTube and TikTok compete with traditional TV viewing.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Deadline spoke with the cast about some of the biggest moments from the episode to get their takes.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Instead, Ashby loved the raw takes and used those instead.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
He was known for cofounding the conservative organization Turning Point USA and for his sometimes controversial takes, which were considered misogynistic, xenophobic, and racist by some.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
He was known for his controversial political and social takes related to race, gun violence and immigration, and had an audience of millions of viewers and listeners across various platforms.
—Connor Greene, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Kirk was known for cofounding the conservative organization Turning Point USA and for his controversial takes, which were considered misogynistic, xenophobic, and racist by some.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
Gagné used gear, including a gimbal, Steadicam and even a motion control system to shoot the sequence which in the end were stitched together 10 long takes that were stitched together.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
Mushi takes his blanket and tucks himself into bed.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The brand’s signature protein-repairing peptide simultaneously takes a journey into the individual hair shaft to repair any damage, helping tackle a lack of volume on a long-term basis.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.
—Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Like our world, 2025 PN7 takes one year to complete an orbit around the sun.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
As a fabricator, the W&W takes steel -- like the kind manufactured at Big River in Osceola -- and turns it into structural steel for construction.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Yes, the miniature digital camera takes photos and videos.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Bumping rights occur when an employee with more seniority takes the job of an employee with less seniority during layoffs.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
What unites these companies is a commitment to improving grid resiliency, though each takes a radically different approach to battery chemistry.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
For those not among Diet Prada’s three million-plus Instagram followers, the account is known for calling out the fashion world and delivering unfiltered takes.
—Alex Catarinella, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
For years, broadcast late-night TV comedians have seen declining audiences, leaned more toward political humor over cultural takes and struggled to adapt to a modern media landscape where streaming services, YouTube and TikTok compete with traditional TV viewing.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Deadline spoke with the cast about some of the biggest moments from the episode to get their takes.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Instead, Ashby loved the raw takes and used those instead.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
He was known for cofounding the conservative organization Turning Point USA and for his sometimes controversial takes, which were considered misogynistic, xenophobic, and racist by some.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
He was known for his controversial political and social takes related to race, gun violence and immigration, and had an audience of millions of viewers and listeners across various platforms.
—Connor Greene, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Kirk was known for cofounding the conservative organization Turning Point USA and for his controversial takes, which were considered misogynistic, xenophobic, and racist by some.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
Gagné used gear, including a gimbal, Steadicam and even a motion control system to shoot the sequence which in the end were stitched together 10 long takes that were stitched together.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes
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If tradition holds, the DGA will have initial conversations with the Alliance for Motion Picture and Television Producers sometime by early next year.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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No clothing item is worth dealing with discomfort, and that holds especially true for undergarments.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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The aforementioned head also has lights, with batteries included, and a tiny switch behind the neck.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The newspaper reported at the time that Zinn has a criminal record dating back to 1989 that includes dozens of convictions for petty crimes such as criminal trespass, theft of services, interfering with a police officer and disturbing the peace.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Now the actor gets texts from people like his co-star, Harrison Ford.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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From baking cookies to roasting chicken, your oven gets a lot of use during the week.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Chasm is a mockumentary comedy following an overconfident climber who, after losing his best friend and climbing partner to unexpected and unfortunate circumstances, chooses to proceed solo on a historic and potentially fatal rock climb.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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But there isn't a grand design to projects Duhamel chooses.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Today, under the leadership of Pete’s son Bruce, Skylight Inn still buys its pigs from the same man Pete worked with since the beginning.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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To ensure freshness, Original Fish buys direct and locally.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The White House official also said that under the preliminary deal — which still requires Chinese officials to sign off on a framework agreement — the United States will not take equity stake in the new venture or have representation on the controlling committee.—
Chris Megerian,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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For a daily practitioner like Tweedy, songwriting might be the same kind of gesture, a symbolic commitment that requires a lot of hard work to mean something.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The deposition will further be conducted at a date and time that is convenient for Williams and that accommodates her medical condition, including sufficient breaks and spanning no more than three days.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, a gallery rail system easily accommodates different frame sizes, shapes, weights, and thicknesses, which allows for ultra-layered, completely unique arrangements.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ten category winners will receive $50,000 each, with one school taking home $500,000 to scale what works.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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But that only works if there’s honesty about what went wrong and humility in how to correct it.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Takes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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