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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
Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
When violations occur and are reported, CPS takes prompt and appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination and referral to law enforcement, as required by law, while upholding the highest ethical standards.
—Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
That takes nothing away, though, from the epic job Herbert did dragging the Chargers through the second half of the season.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The Penn Centers of Excellence for Influenza Research and Response takes an early look every year at how well the seasonal flu shot prompts an antibody response in the immune system.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Manager Mark Kotsay signed an extension that takes him through 2028, with a club option for 2029, while Nick Kurtz is the reigning American League Rookie of the Year.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Dinner takes me to Stock Island’s Hogfish Bar & Grill, hidden behind a marina.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Readiness takes into account students who are prepared for life after graduation, including by enrolling in college, starting a career or enlisting in the military.
—Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2025
Rather than a full-on reissue, the New Balance RC65 takes pages from one of the brand’s early 2000s cross country racing shoes, updating it with modern FuelCell cushioning.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
With only 39 shots making up the film's two-and-a-half-hour runtime, Tarr's penchant for long takes was on full display.
—Alina Edwards, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026
Incorporating gorgeous long takes and occasionally extended running times — his magnum opus Sátántangó ran more than seven hours — Tarr depicted the human condition as one of intense suffering, but also one filled with immeasurable bleak beauty.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
The filmmaker was known as a pioneer of the slow cinema movement, a style characterized by black-and-white visuals, minimal dialogue, and long and uninterrupted takes.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
The Steelers now have a winner-takes-all game against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Each year brings new records, offering fresh takes without fighting the spirit of the season.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Dec. 2025
There were so many different choices in the different takes.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
This guy doesn't need any extra takes.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
Whoever takes the role is significantly restricted by the prior regime.
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Some of his controversial takes, though, were considered misogynistic, xenophobic, and racist by some.
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One cheerfully holds a toothbrush, her hair wrapped in a matching second towel (for me, a universal symbol of maturity and womanhood.—
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Outside of the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North, who both stand alone as the only squads in their division with winning records, every other divisional leader holds only a slim edge over rivals in hot pursuit.—
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This previously-$30 set of Merino wool socks already has an excellent value, but the new price point is even sweeter.—
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The bakery has two trailers on the property that are used for housing and as a test kitchen for the bakers.—
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While not everyone gets their wishes, those with no interest in taking on the deceptive — and challenging — role of a Traitor likely won't be chosen.—
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Ole Miss gets one more possession, starting at its 31, with 55 seconds left in the first half.—
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In this world, inflation isn’t a bug, but a feature of how the Fed chooses to balance the crisis.—
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Directors chooses three candidates from their district to create the 21-member cohort, who will learn about the local water system and the agency’s projects through webinars and tours of water infrastructure.—
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The couple also buys certain items in bulk from an organic food supplier, spending an average of about $300 a month on staples like rice, oats, olive oil, nuts and cheese.—
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Luminia would pay for the equipment, then CEA buys the power and delivers it to customers.—
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The best storytelling requires revision.—
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Then lawmakers passed a law that requires legislative approval for such an action.—
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Down on the lower level, a guest bedroom with a full bath accommodates visitors.—
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Where To Stay From Rustic cottages to standard rooms, Big Cedar Lodge accommodates families big and small.—
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These Hokas are the rare travel shoe that works across all ages, activity levels, and destinations.—
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The company works closely with mental health professionals to ensure its technology aligns with clinical practice rather than replacing it.—
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“Takes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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