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as in held
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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2
as in had
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
will you take that call? took a cut in pay
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as in got
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 chose
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 bought
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 needed
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 wrought
to produce a desired effect
it will be a few hours before this medication takes
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as in stood
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 believed
to regard as right or true
I think we can take his word for it
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as in defeated
to achieve a victory over
I know we can take that team
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as in managed
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
let's take each problem separately
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as in received
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 killed
to deprive of life
I never thought heart disease would take such an athletic and health-conscious person
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Recent Examples of took
Following two days of offensive silence and two Jays losses, Chris Bassitt took control of the playlist ahead of Sunday’s game.
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Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Fearing for his safety, Keele immediately took her then-21-year-old son to West Springs Hospital in Grand Junction.
—ProPublica, 22 Sep. 2025
The moment that really took my breath away, as a viewer, is at the end of episode six when Jake realizes that Vince is the one holding him at gunpoint during the robbery at Black Rabbit.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2025
Some went out the door or into the kitchen, others took cover under tables, witnesses said.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
With his demands met, Stamos finally took the Riot Fest stage on Saturday.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
This just took so much out of me.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
So that trade talks could proceed, America lowered its tariffs against China to a still-high 30%, while China took its rate to 10%.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Along with users telling her to appreciate every second, others took a moment to admire the pure joy radiating from Luna and her family.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Fearing for his safety, Keele immediately took her then-21-year-old son to West Springs Hospital in Grand Junction.
—ProPublica, 22 Sep. 2025
The moment that really took my breath away, as a viewer, is at the end of episode six when Jake realizes that Vince is the one holding him at gunpoint during the robbery at Black Rabbit.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2025
Some went out the door or into the kitchen, others took cover under tables, witnesses said.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
With his demands met, Stamos finally took the Riot Fest stage on Saturday.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
This just took so much out of me.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
So that trade talks could proceed, America lowered its tariffs against China to a still-high 30%, while China took its rate to 10%.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Along with users telling her to appreciate every second, others took a moment to admire the pure joy radiating from Luna and her family.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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At the time, Syed and his loved ones, who strongly believed in his innocence, had little hope that his conviction would be overturned.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Wenatchee Police Department Decker, whom his ex-wife described to authorities as homeless and experiencing mental health issues, had a planned visitation with their daughters a few days before their bodies were found.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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The show got underway outdoors at Borough Hall with a handful of guests and many more onlookers (the runway was raised, which was a nice touch).—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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The actress got her start on PBS' Barney & Friends in 2002.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Changes are needed that address excessive fees, availability of tickets for fans at fair prices and keeping the process aligned with artists interests that benefit their fans.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
19 Sep. 2025
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Dating apps taught us that people are swipeable and replaceable, eroding the patience needed for real connections.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Use it, tell them about your dietary needs and ask if you can be accommodated beyond a baked potato.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Bulky luggage like bicycles and sports equipment is also easily accommodated on the train.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Prep defense also stood tall in holding down the Raiders’ talented quarterback Caden Smith and tailback Caden Chase until the game was well out of reach.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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The cathedral, a landmark of Gothic architecture in the heart of France's capital, was built around 1260 AD and stood for 850 years, seeing more visitors than the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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John tells fellow Hawaiians of the wisdom kept in this game like how the stone carvings from hundreds of years ago are believed to have been used as an abacus-esque device for managing and allocating land.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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Another New Mexico family believed that the boy in the image was 9-year-old Michael Henley, who had vanished on a hunting trip with his father in April 1988.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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In 2013, Liverpool defeated runners-up Bristol Academy to top the table by five points.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Before the recent defeat to LAFC, Real Salt Lake defeated Sporting KC 2-1 behind goals scored by Diego Luna and Alexandros Katranis.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Took.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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