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take stock of

VERB

examine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

audit check check out consider criticize delve into explore inspect investigate ponder pore over probe read research review scan screen scrutinize study survey try vet view

STRONG

appraise assay canvass case eye finger frisk gun inquire parse peruse prospect prove reconnoiter sift sweep weigh winnow

WEAK

chew over dig into go into go over go through look over pat down pick at scope scrutinate search into size up turn over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approve forget ignore neglect praise

STRONG

overlook

VERB

scan

Synonyms

STRONGEST

browse check examine flash flip through leaf through look through scour search skim thumb through

STRONG

consider contemplate inquire investigate look overlook regard riff riffle rumble study survey sweep

WEAK

dip into give the once-over glance at glance over have a look-see look up and down run over run through size up take a gander

Antonyms

STRONG

discard disregard forget ignore look away neglect

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Here, they take stock of all they have in common, including the titular items as well as a stiff drink, and conclude “Maybe we’re more alike than we think.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“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

If the market pullback has you queasy, consider it an opportunity to take stock of your investments.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

Time enough for Cora to take stock of her journey from Randall and make a thick braid of her misfortunes.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

take stock of

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