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as in participating
to take a share or part
we should all partake of the city's rich cultural offerings while we have the opportunity
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as in eating
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 partaking
In the lead-up to the matchup in Detroit, the ESPN broadcast shared a live shot of members of the Magic partaking in some pre-game antics.
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Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The dirt eating was widespread, with males and females from different groups of monkeys partaking during multiple times of the year, and was generally associated with areas where there were more tourists.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Looking forward to partaking this 4/20?
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Reinhart asks the camera, partaking in the popular TikTok trend.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Soon after, videos surfaced showing Patel, in a long-sleeve white USA shirt, partaking in the festive locker room celebration.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Though the resort has only been open for a few years, guests who pop in for a soak are partaking in a tradition that spans centuries.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
The app recommended partaking in the chef’s surprise box, a series of courses that the chef puts together based on what is in season.
—Lisa Aiken, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Perhaps unknowingly, the star was partaking in a fashion tradition set by the dames of Cortina long ago.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The dirt eating was widespread, with males and females from different groups of monkeys partaking during multiple times of the year, and was generally associated with areas where there were more tourists.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Looking forward to partaking this 4/20?
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Reinhart asks the camera, partaking in the popular TikTok trend.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Soon after, videos surfaced showing Patel, in a long-sleeve white USA shirt, partaking in the festive locker room celebration.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Though the resort has only been open for a few years, guests who pop in for a soak are partaking in a tradition that spans centuries.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
The app recommended partaking in the chef’s surprise box, a series of courses that the chef puts together based on what is in season.
—Lisa Aiken, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Perhaps unknowingly, the star was partaking in a fashion tradition set by the dames of Cortina long ago.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partaking
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For National Pretzel Day this Sunday, April 26, participating Subway locations within Walmart stores will have $1 soft pretzels (original, salted or cinnamon sugar).—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Guests who choose to opt out of participating can enter through the parks' main entrances located along the Disneyland Esplanade.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The shots rang out from the back of the ballroom as attendees were eating their first course, several minutes after White House Correspondents’ Association President Weija Jiang delivered remarks.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2026
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But doubters who scoffed back then may be eating their words now.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Partaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partaking. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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