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be taken

VERB
die
Synonyms
STRONGEST
drown expire perish succumb
STRONG
conk croak decease demise depart drop finish suffocate
WEAK
be no more breathe one's last cease to exist drop off give up the ghost go way of all flesh kick the bucket relinquish life rest in peace
Antonyms
STRONG
bear continue
WEAK
be born begin develop flourish grow improve live
VERB
fall
Synonyms
STRONGEST
die drop give up go down slump
STRONG
bend capitulate obey perish resign submit succumb yield
WEAK
back down be casualty be destroyed be killed be lost defer to eat dirt fall to pieces give in give way go under lie down pass into enemy hands
Antonyms
STRONG
fight
WEAK
advance overcome overthrow win

Example Sentences

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British officials said 20 UK citizens who were aboard the ship would be taken to a hospital near Liverpool for tests and about 72 hours of quarantine.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The prime minister has vowed to fight on, even suggesting he could serve two terms, but the choice could very soon be taken out of his hands.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

When lenders finance long-dated loans with money that can be taken out sooner, watch out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

There are also regulatory steps that can be taken to reach more donors.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

Finance-based protestations were crushed before they could be raised, by the clear statement that his tuition would be taken care of.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern