UPTAKE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

uptake

noun

Definition of uptake

as in absorption

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Recent Examples of uptake These are short, all-out bursts of exercise performed at an intensity higher than your maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂ max). — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Biomagnification, also called bioamplification, refers exclusively to the progressive increase in foodborne contaminants through dietary uptake and assimilation in organisms at successively higher trophic levels. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 Buying Hugging Face is the biggest move yet in Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang’s push to broaden the uptake of AI and extend his customer list. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026 The redyed fabrics showed uniform color uptake and washing and rubbing fastness comparable to the reference fabric, according to the study. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uptake

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Noun

Naturalizer is all about creating supportive footwear, which is why the Huntley features REZORB responsive cushioning for shock absorption and impact protection for sneaker-level comfort.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026
Indeed, most people seemed to use the panels as a chance to sit quietly and reply to emails or put the final touches on a working paper, only emerging from their absorption when a specific presentation piqued their curiosity.

— Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of absorption

Noun

Prior to her shift to farming, Molly Chester worked as a private chef in Los Angeles and was dedicated to techniques aiding digestion.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
His teeth desert his mouth; his digestion revolts; his heart appears frequently to announce its forthcoming resignation.

— Zain Khalid, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of digestion

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Repeatedly, the novel feints from social debates about education and therefore about power, money, and assimilation.

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
The road to cultural assimilation Centuries of devotion transformed San Gennaro into a symbol of Neapolitan identity.

— Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of assimilation

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Reports of Muse sharing a user’s home address with a prospective buyer and accessing private messages despite the user’s understanding of permissions illustrate those concerns.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
And over time, interest from generalists in understanding and treating opioid use disorder does appear to have increased, Bagley said.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026

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