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

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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

“We say midlife crisis or whatever, but it’s a time of questioning, a time where you take stock of your life,” says showrunner Aseem Batra.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

—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

I intended to lie there for a while and take stock of my life.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

take stock

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