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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
If there’s a short person partaking in the shot ski, be courteous: all must crouch to their level.
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Outside Editors, Outside Online, 3 July 2025
But regardless of finances, most schools have chosen to partake in the settlement to stay competitive in an evolving college sports landscape.
—Maura Carey, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
The gates open at 5:30 p.m. for guests to partake in activities and listen to live music from local acts, and the fireworks display begins at 9:30 p.m.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
Harry and his friends are gleeful consumers of toys and collectibles, eagerly partaking in all the commercial opportunities offered by Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade without textual reproach.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
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Outside Editors, Outside Online, 3 July 2025
But regardless of finances, most schools have chosen to partake in the settlement to stay competitive in an evolving college sports landscape.
—Maura Carey, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
The gates open at 5:30 p.m. for guests to partake in activities and listen to live music from local acts, and the fireworks display begins at 9:30 p.m.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
Harry and his friends are gleeful consumers of toys and collectibles, eagerly partaking in all the commercial opportunities offered by Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade without textual reproach.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partake
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The unnamed woman was participating in the annual Boilermaker 15K Road Race, an iconic running event that takes place during a weeklong celebration in Utica, N.Y., on July 13.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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A number of filmmakers, art historians, curators, and critics will participate in conversations and events throughout the weekend — names to be announced.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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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
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Culling from the Food team’s reporting and writing in June, Danielle Dorsey has more suggestions on where to dine right now in Los Angeles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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Plus, up to $120 towards Global Entry, NEXUS, or TSA PreCheck® every 4 years Get up to $150 in statement credits every six months for a maximum of $300 annually for dining at restaurants that are part of Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
2 July 2025
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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partake. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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