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as in lifts
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 borrows
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 takes up
Football takes up so much of your time and energy.
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Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
This lack of versatility can also make outfits feel less intentional, especially when you’re forced to throw on a bulky cardigan that takes up unnecessary suitcase space.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Given how much time and energy the budget takes up, expect little else to happen in the Senate this week.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
The hotel takes up about half the building (the non-Whitehall-facing component comprises lavish private residences and restaurants).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
One employee wore a company shirt for Global Warehouse Solutions, a third-party logistics provider (3PL) that takes up a majority of the warehouse.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Each of these uses competes for limited space, and the space each one takes up leaves less for the others.
—Michael Pollack, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
This leads to an important point that takes up an entire econ class session to explain.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
The very first tickets to sell out were those in the GA section right in front of the stage, which takes up a relatively small part of the overall floor.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
This lack of versatility can also make outfits feel less intentional, especially when you’re forced to throw on a bulky cardigan that takes up unnecessary suitcase space.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Given how much time and energy the budget takes up, expect little else to happen in the Senate this week.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
The hotel takes up about half the building (the non-Whitehall-facing component comprises lavish private residences and restaurants).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
One employee wore a company shirt for Global Warehouse Solutions, a third-party logistics provider (3PL) that takes up a majority of the warehouse.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Each of these uses competes for limited space, and the space each one takes up leaves less for the others.
—Michael Pollack, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
This leads to an important point that takes up an entire econ class session to explain.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
The very first tickets to sell out were those in the GA section right in front of the stage, which takes up a relatively small part of the overall floor.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes up
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Yet unlike physical fog that eventually lifts, The Fog keeps data opaque at all times—even as computation happens.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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The first half of May stays relatively busy, but the pressure gradually lifts.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Decided to become a breatharian (someone who eats light and drinks air instead of food).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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The rooftop’s decor and drinks change with the season for an ever-evolving experience.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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What the Forward Edge Means The phrase borrows from military doctrine, where the forward edge marks the line where engagement is most intense.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Critics say Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is hostile to Muslims in particular and borrows from the organization's Hindu nationalist ideology.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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The comments around cyber risks come as emergence of Anthropic's Mythos is setting up a scramble from the banking industry to gain access and test the technology, as regulators rush to examine the cybersecurity risks the new AI model raises.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Critics say that practice raises prices for buyers and hurts the state’s homeownership rate.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The floor absorbs sound, and the only light shone from a hole at the top of the tent.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
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Key Takeaways Chia seed water is a good source of soluble fiber, which can help lower cholesterol by reducing the amount your body absorbs.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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While Metcalf’s Linda adopts a facade of stoicism to shield her family from the grief erupting in her, Abbott’s Biff is forced to reveal the broken man behind the defiant veneer.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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At Davos, ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott promised not to lay off employees even as his 30,000-employee company adopts Agentic AI and automates certain functions.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The First Four has been successful because the city of Dayton embraces college basketball and has given the event a big-time vibe.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mindy Kaling embraces the spring season in a pink dress at the Maison Valentino & Alessandro Michele Specula Mundi book launch event in Los Angeles on April 28.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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In scenes where Yura remembers her childhood and its connection to the beast, the animation takes on a gauzier, more primitive style that matches the film’s more cosmic, oceanic themes.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Indulge in signature relaxation treatments at the spa and discover elevated takes on classic Southern dishes at Trade Root, the on-site restaurant.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Takes up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20up. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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