take stock

VERB

check

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze confirm correct find out go through investigate look at monitor probe review scrutinize study test try verify

STRONG

ascertain audit candle case compare count eyeball frisk note overlook prove quiz tell

WEAK

balance account enquire about keep account look over make sure scout out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disregard ignore neglect overlook

STRONG

estimate guess

WEAK

forget invalidate

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“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

Although searching for positives, Raducanu admitted she will take some time now to take stock.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Professional setbacks can be opportunities in disguise: a chance to look inward, take stock and grow as a person.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

—Oil prices were steady as traders take stock of developments to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

And even when I had assured myself I was on the right road, I felt compelled to stop the car a moment to take stock, as it were.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

take stock

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