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take action

VERB

step in

Synonyms

WEAK

arrive be invited chip in come enter intercede interfere intermediate interpose intervene lend a hand mediate negotiate

Antonyms

WEAK

abandon leave wash hands

VERB

wager

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gamble put up speculate

STRONG

adventure chance game hazard hedge hustle lay parlay play pledge plunge risk set shoot spec stake venture

WEAK

lay a wager play the market put on put on the line shoot the works

Antonyms

STRONG

ascend rise

Example Sentences

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The outlook on inflation is not encouraging, a Federal Reserve official said Tuesday, and that could force the central bank to take action soon.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Meanwhile, shareholders are advised not to take action at this time, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

An organisation which works with victims of crime has called on the new Justice Secretary Neil Gray to take action.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

More than 5,000 artists and other entertainment industry workers already have signed an open letter that urges Bonta to take action to upend the Paramount and Warner Bros. deal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

But over time she showed me who she really was, a forgiving friend, faithful to the truth, brave enough to take action.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

take action

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