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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

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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

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

The English Football League, which brought the charges against Southampton, can only take action against its member clubs.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Referee Stuart Attwell could only take action against Cucurella with a yellow card, and once VAR confirmed the ball had not been kicked there was no room to initiate a review and subsequent spot-kick.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

One group in particular decided to take action.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

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