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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
please take up the blanket so I can look underneath it
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as in to borrow
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
one cluster of fans started chanting the team name of the champions, and the crowd quickly took up the cry
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Recent Examples of take up
See their plans Supreme Court takes up how to keep kids from lewd content without limiting adults' rights
What is the presidential oath of office?
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
That was a game-changer as the Chiefs responded with a 13-play, 81-yard drive on their own that took up 7 minutes and 44 seconds and resulted in Kelce’s touchdown.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Future administrations can further advance science and address major societal challenges by considering how ready society is to take up new technologies and increasing collaboration between government and civil society.
—Arthur Daemmrich, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025
Indeed, as part of CNN’s proposal, Acosta would potentially move to Los Angeles to take up his new duties, according to the people familiar with the discussions.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
That was a game-changer as the Chiefs responded with a 13-play, 81-yard drive on their own that took up 7 minutes and 44 seconds and resulted in Kelce’s touchdown.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Future administrations can further advance science and address major societal challenges by considering how ready society is to take up new technologies and increasing collaboration between government and civil society.
—Arthur Daemmrich, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025
Indeed, as part of CNN’s proposal, Acosta would potentially move to Los Angeles to take up his new duties, according to the people familiar with the discussions.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take up
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The Kenneth Fire triggered evacuation orders that have since been lifted as forward progress of the fire stopped, Cal Fire reported.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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The evacuation orders had been lifted and the fire, which began in West Hills, was 35 percent contained as of Friday afternoon.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Neighbors called the residents of the apartment where Portillo was found dead problem tenants who were known to drink excessively and act rowdy.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Several communities have advised residents not to drink tap water. Tom Kimmerer, PhD @tomkimmerer.bsky.social · 2h Don’t be glum about the long, cold winter.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
15 Jan. 2025
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Many companies, pessimistic about the economy, are reluctant to borrow.—
Keith Bradsher,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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People with low credit scores can also have trouble getting a loan or can be forced to borrow at higher interest rates.—
Noam N. Levey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Smith was born and raised at Beale Air Force Base and lives in Elk Grove.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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Its protagonist struggles to raise a mutant creature while also dealing with nattering in-laws and a mundane job.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2025
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The rice is cooked perfectly and absorbs all the flavors of the broth and the cream of chicken mixture; the milk also helps to add an extra element of creaminess to the dish.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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The veteran coach believes one of the most difficult parts of the job for a rookie is absorbing the vast menu of third-down fronts and pressure packages defenses use to fluster passers.—
Nick Kosmider,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Myriam Rogers presented a $2.98 billion total operating budget to the school board Tuesday night, asking it to consider adopting a 6.5% increase over the previous year’s budget.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2025
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California law requires homeowners to adopt many of the same fire-protective measures at home, but compliance remains inconsistent and enforcement is often lax.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Jan. 2025
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In October, with three more of her novels now available in English and at least 20 other languages, the Swedish Academy awarded Han the Nobel Prize, elevating her to the empyrean realm reserved for writers of what is sometimes called world literature.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Strong housing demand combined with a lack of housing inventory keeps competition for homes elevated.—
Justin L. Mack,
Axios,
13 Jan. 2025
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Hollywood actress Cheryl Hines is embracing her new role in the MAGA world as her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., prepares to join the incoming Trump administration.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The actress embraced winter glamour while out and about in New York City.—
Marissa Muller,
WWD,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Take up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20up. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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