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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
The only downside was its size and weight, as it was primarily designed for home use, but no one wants to travel with a gadget that takes up half a suitcase.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
Pratt also led the pack in the 5th District, which takes up much of the Westside and is represented by Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky.
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Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
Limit Your Denim Denim takes up a surprising amount of room.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Dark wood furniture swallows light and takes up floor space in hallways.
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Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
7 June 2026
Because uranium hydride takes up more volume than the original uranium metal, internal pressure increases.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
Auoon Clip-On Pot Strainer This clever clip-on pot strainer takes up less space in the cabinet and the dishwasher, and makes quick work of straining pasta water, washing fruit and vegetables, and more.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Given how much time and energy the budget takes up, expect little else to happen in the Senate this week.
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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).
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
Pratt also led the pack in the 5th District, which takes up much of the Westside and is represented by Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky.
—
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
Limit Your Denim Denim takes up a surprising amount of room.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Dark wood furniture swallows light and takes up floor space in hallways.
—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
7 June 2026
Because uranium hydride takes up more volume than the original uranium metal, internal pressure increases.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
Auoon Clip-On Pot Strainer This clever clip-on pot strainer takes up less space in the cabinet and the dishwasher, and makes quick work of straining pasta water, washing fruit and vegetables, and more.
—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
30 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes up
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According to the orders placing the counties under quarantine, the quarantine will remain in effect until the commission lifts it.
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This lifts the hull out of the water, reducing hydrodynamic drag and minimizing wake generation.
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Shop our favorite ways to carry your gear, cool off in the shade, and keep snacks and drinks fresh all day long.
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Everyone here drinks the wellness kool-aid—from Lululemon yogis perfecting their headstands to tree huggers taking beekeeping classes.
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The format borrows from book clubs, with regular meetups, mutual accountability, and snacks on the table.
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The last generation of the racer may have been based on the 718 RS Clubsport, and the new version borrows liberally from the 911 Cup that Porsche unveiled earlier this spring.
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At present, the union is pushing for 11% raises each year for three years — a proposal that the CSU has not yet responded to.
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This close work between the private entity – usually Google – and law enforcement throughout the geofence warrant process raises significant privacy and civil liberties concerns.
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Often, firming lotions are thick and leave a white cast, but this Olay option, which more than 30,000 buyers have picked up in the past month alone, is lightweight, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly.
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As artificial intelligence rapidly absorbs routine coding, research, analysis, and administrative tasks, many of the entry-level roles that once introduced young people to professional life are being transformed.
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The Sacramento County Office of Education is expected to review and approve the budget before the state adopts its final budget in July.
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Healthcare rarely adopts broad categories.
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How his work embraces the ephemeral, how that is expressed in pieces made to last much longer than a season.
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As the fashion industry embraces these jerseys, some teams are leaning in.
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Brazil takes on Japan in an enticing first game of the day, while the Netherlands and Morocco meet in one of the more balanced matchups of the round.
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With his long experience managing these programs, Hernon takes on that responsibility.
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“Takes up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20up. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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