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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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“The ceasefire gives the world a moment to breathe and take stock of events. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that everything will return to normal,” Coatsworth added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

F1's bosses initially agreed to take stock of the rules after the first three races and analyse whether changes could be made.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Traders took silence from New York's Thanksgiving break as a reason to have a breather and take stock of a healthy rebound from November's swoon that was sparked by AI bubble threats.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 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

After that he stood up, shaking the water out of his ears and flinging the wet hair back from his forehead, and began to take stock of his surroundings.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis