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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

Example Sentences

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Still, there is wide agreement in both the industry and policy worlds that the housing shortage is too great to not take action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

“When concerns are brought forward, the District follows established procedures to review the matter, provide appropriate support, and take action consistent with District police and applicable law.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

If concerns about an account are raised, OnlyFans will immediately restrict the account, investigate, and take action to ensure the creator is in control of their account, they added.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

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

Since words didn’t seem to change anything, it was time to take action.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau

take action

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