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Definitions

take stock

VERB
check
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze confirm correct find out go through investigate look at monitor probe review scrutinize study test try verify
STRONG
ascertain audit candle case compare count eyeball frisk note overlook prove quiz tell
WEAK
balance account enquire about keep account look over make sure scout out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disregard ignore neglect overlook
STRONG
estimate guess
WEAK
forget invalidate

Example Sentences

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Instead, he saw it as an opportune moment to take stock after a "hectic" schedule.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

How you’re feeling in this moment with “Frankenstein”? How do you take stock of the small moments in this big production?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

—Oil prices were steady as traders take stock of developments to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

"I wanted to pause, take stock and offer something truly personal to me," Mr Williamson said.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

Time enough for Cora to take stock of her journey from Randall and make a thick braid of her misfortunes.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.