takes 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of take
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as in accommodates
to make or have room for I think we can take two more in this elevator

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as in works
to produce a desired effect it will be a few hours before this medication takes

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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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takes

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noun

plural of take
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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 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 Synonyms for takes
Verb
  • As a former educator at The Pennsylvania State University, this collaboration holds a special place in Key’s heart, who believes the product makes learning more accessible.
    Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Short term, self-doubt destroys focus and productivity, stifles creativity, holds you back from setting audacious goals, and feels downright terrible.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • This week, Joan chooses her final four — and sends one favorite home early.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
  • While Tomlin chooses to be coy about the decision, here are two reasons why a quarterback change from Fields to Wilson presents boom-or-bust potential for the Steelers’ offense this season.
    Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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  • All that extra water requires removal for products like tomato paste, however, resulting in extra energy, financial, and time costs.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The filing details a Business Combination Agreement with Adifex Holdings LLC, which involves a merger and requires the company to raise up to $10,000,000 through equity or debt securities.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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  • There’s also an exterior laptop sleeve and another pocket that nicely accommodates my toiletry bag and sunglasses.
    Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The home accommodates a bedroom, bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and washroom.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
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  • Unlike a chatbot, an agent works within the parameters of a process and is told which applications or services to use.
    Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Wireless charging works perfectly through the case.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • Management believes current cash balances and additional capital available under existing agreements will be sufficient to meet near-term capital needs.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company believes its existing cash and cash equivalents and cash from operations will be sufficient to meet its needs for the next 12 months.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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  • Intended for larger spaces, the display-worthy device has a remote control that manages its diffusion intensity.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Here, Ronan manages to turn a familiar story into something like an epic of self-forgiveness.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • The port on average receives 400,000 containers a month.
    Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Take the quiz here … PUPPY LOVE – Watch as a young cancer patient receives a four-legged gift.
    Fox News, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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