taken up with

phrase

past participle of take up with

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken up with
been friends with
Phrase
  • An opponent of the Taliban regime and an advocate for girls’ education, Yousafzai has been friends with the couple for several years.
    — Lou Gomis, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Curtis and Guest, who is a longtime collaborator of Rob’s, have been friends with the Reiners for decades.
    — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2026
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“Taken up with.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20up%20with. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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