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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
Before leaving Barcelona, he had been warned not to partake in certain drills at full effort yet.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
In the afternoon, students will partake in book clubs that read novels — a dying art in traditional public schools, driven in part by the increasing popularity of literacy curriculum programs that favor textbooks with short reading passages over whole books.
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Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
But that hasn't stopped teams from partaking in the month, of course.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Gingham is the print of the summer, and what cuter way to partake in this trend than with these linen-blend pants?
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for partake
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
In the afternoon, students will partake in book clubs that read novels — a dying art in traditional public schools, driven in part by the increasing popularity of literacy curriculum programs that favor textbooks with short reading passages over whole books.
—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
But that hasn't stopped teams from partaking in the month, of course.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Gingham is the print of the summer, and what cuter way to partake in this trend than with these linen-blend pants?
—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for partake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partake
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The CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT program, which began in 2023, allows recipients to earn a $1 rebate on their EBT card for every $1 of CalFresh benefits spent on any fresh fruits and vegetables at a participating retailer.
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According to the release, the offer is only valid once per person at participating restaurants for Rewards members.
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Don't forget to check the social media accounts of your local favorite eating spots for more deals.
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Many kinds of fly larvae eat dead or decaying tissue and may sometimes end up on meat, but New World screwworm larvae need living tissue to survive and develop.
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While eating with their mom at a Panda Express in Pooler, Georgia, Harrison and Oscar Kunz spotted two soldiers dining nearby.
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Design, decor, and dining pay homage to Vail founders Earl Eaton and Pete Seibert and the mountain’s 1960s heyday.
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“Partake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partake. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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