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as in to eat
to take a meal
"let us partake," our minister declared, unfolding his napkin and eyeing the feast laid out before us
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Recent Examples of partake
Or is there value in those who can’t or won’t partake in the rat race, namely the average majority whose time alive may leave no indelible mark?
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Two young children were also coerced to partake in his torture, according to the indictment.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Soon after, Khan-Ghany organized a Muslim Students Association at her school, McArthur High School, encouraging students to partake in community service activities, identify common issues for Muslim students and create change.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Before the recap was over, Alba added some pics of herself partaking in a bit of pampering by relaxing in an infrared sauna with beauty eye masks resting above her cheeks.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Two young children were also coerced to partake in his torture, according to the indictment.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Soon after, Khan-Ghany organized a Muslim Students Association at her school, McArthur High School, encouraging students to partake in community service activities, identify common issues for Muslim students and create change.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Before the recap was over, Alba added some pics of herself partaking in a bit of pampering by relaxing in an infrared sauna with beauty eye masks resting above her cheeks.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partake
Verb
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Any money that’s not invested won’t be able to participate in the inevitable rebounds after downturns.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Several key players participated in the scrimmage after missing last week’s, as the Broncos gear up for their spring game next Saturday.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The successful hatchings come about a year after Scout ate two of his chicks as a first-time dad, leaving the pair with no surviving eaglets from their first nesting season, McClatchy News previously reported.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Only four people were dining at the nearby Veggie Grill, and Wildbird restaurant was empty.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2025
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Members also enjoy dining at exclusive restaurants.—
Michael Croley,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partake. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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