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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
Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.
—Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Lucid dreaming takes regular dreams to a whole new level.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Related Stories Based on a popular novel, the original series follows protagonist Xu Mu, a contemporary figure thrust into a chaotic historical realm where his journey takes him from basic survival to saving a nation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
The addition of a resourceful neighbor, Yoo-bin (Park Shin-hye), takes the action to the streets, kicking up the excitement in the process.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
To achieve this, Hank takes control in the dynamic and shaves Aaron’s entire body.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Wikipedia takes no position on that.
—Jimmy Wales, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Fisherman Sweater Vest This Quince sweater vest takes cozy to a refined new level.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Blumhouse plans on actually doing both big-screen and small-screen takes.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Her style—long takes and low stakes, often punctuated by unhurried silences—forces viewers to slow down, to immerse themselves in the atmosphere being created on-screen.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
At one point between takes, Finn Wolfhard walks over to the Duffers’ monitors where rough renderings of Demogorgons pummel soldiers so the directors and actors can get a sense of what the scene will look like after the CGI artists work their magic.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
The movie is filled with long takes that owe little to theatrical continuity and instead emphasize the action’s inescapable and demanding physicality.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
Panahi is an extensive planner, and scenes require, at most, two or three takes.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Writing badly is also like watching different versions of director’s cuts or seeing different takes of the same scene.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Directors like me to improvise a lot, and so there’s always multiple takes.
—Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Choosing the right one takes some thought, though.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.
—Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Lucid dreaming takes regular dreams to a whole new level.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Related Stories Based on a popular novel, the original series follows protagonist Xu Mu, a contemporary figure thrust into a chaotic historical realm where his journey takes him from basic survival to saving a nation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
The addition of a resourceful neighbor, Yoo-bin (Park Shin-hye), takes the action to the streets, kicking up the excitement in the process.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
To achieve this, Hank takes control in the dynamic and shaves Aaron’s entire body.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Wikipedia takes no position on that.
—Jimmy Wales, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Fisherman Sweater Vest This Quince sweater vest takes cozy to a refined new level.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
Often, the public doesn’t see or isn’t aware of how much time a project like this takes.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Blumhouse plans on actually doing both big-screen and small-screen takes.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Her style—long takes and low stakes, often punctuated by unhurried silences—forces viewers to slow down, to immerse themselves in the atmosphere being created on-screen.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
At one point between takes, Finn Wolfhard walks over to the Duffers’ monitors where rough renderings of Demogorgons pummel soldiers so the directors and actors can get a sense of what the scene will look like after the CGI artists work their magic.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
The movie is filled with long takes that owe little to theatrical continuity and instead emphasize the action’s inescapable and demanding physicality.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
Panahi is an extensive planner, and scenes require, at most, two or three takes.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Writing badly is also like watching different versions of director’s cuts or seeing different takes of the same scene.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Directors like me to improvise a lot, and so there’s always multiple takes.
—Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes
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Polls show Sherrill in a tight race in New Jersey, while Spanberger holds a lead in Virginia.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Broncos defensive tackle Eyioma Uwazurike was given a year-long suspension in 2023 by the NFL for betting on games, and the team holds presentations on gambling every season, head coach Sean Payton said Friday.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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Every company in the Fortune 500 Europe top 10 has roots from before the Second World War.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Besides being one of the best ways to stay warm, puffer jackets are also unbelievably packable, much like this Eddie Bauer down jacket that has insulation for chilly days but can be folded or rolled to practically half its size.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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After Lazio at the weekend, the algorithm gets kinder.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Zuriguel chooses a spot on the corner where the crowd is denser.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
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God chooses the pope, not cardinals, my barista says.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Which means things could still get even more complicated if Paramount buys HBO Max before 2026, when Hollywood Arts makes its streaming debut.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Normington will appear in Episode 307 as Alaia Jade, a sensitive pop star who buys a convent in hopes of turning it into a recording studio.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Verghese estimated the world requires 593 million hectares of land—which is equivalent to twice the size of India—every year for crop cultivation at current productivity growth rates to meet that challenge.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Minnesota Vikings are liable to act quickly in their effort to replace backup quarterback Carson Wentz, who will miss the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury that requires surgery to repair.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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About the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Elizabeth accommodates 2,081 guests and the initial trip was sold out, Menard said.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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The diffuser attachment is sold separately but worth the purchase for its versatile, medium prong length that accommodates short to long hair.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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They are being told by their bosses what works based on data and research.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Carrie Preston has returned to reprise her beloved role as Elsbeth Tascioni, the quirky yet brilliant attorney who works alongside the New York Police Department to help solve crimes.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Takes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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