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Definitions

taking

[tey-king] / ˈteɪ kɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
communicable
Synonyms
STRONG
catching pandemic
WEAK
communicative contagious expansive infectious transferable transmittable
ADJECTIVE
attractive
Synonyms
STRONG
alluring beckoning bewitching captivating charming enchanting engaging enthralling enticing fair fascinating fetching interesting inviting looker lovely luring pleasing prepossessing stunning sweet tantalizing teasing tempting winning
WEAK
adorable agreeable beautiful comely glamorous good-looking gorgeous handsome hunky magnetic mesmeric pleasant pretty provocative seductive winsome
Antonyms
STRONG
boring disenchanting homely repellent repulsive ugly unattractive

Example Sentences

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The group estimated in the internal budget documents it was taking in about $215 million in in-kind donations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

"I'm still taking it in and not really realizing how much it's going to hit me or when it's going to hit me. But, you know, it's incredible," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

She also said the government needed "to understand the circumstances under which this was taking place, and then assess the legal implications".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

I’m setting up automatic monthly transfers into a high-yield savings account equal to the amount I saved on my premiums after taking a higher deductible.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

“He’s not going home, Karli,” Mutti said, taking Karli by the arm, and pulling him to his feet.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo