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 Fed’s economic forecasts slashed 2026 GDP predictions to 2.2%, and added 90 basis points to its headline PCE inflation estimate, taking it to 3.6%.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Salesforce has been taking steps to change its business model, but investors remain unconvinced.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

“Everything he does, he’s so just aware of everything, aware of how everything works. ... I really appreciate him and Stetson taking me in and answering all the questions I have.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

U.S. officials are taking new steps to keep those studies at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

“I shall use this place—wherever they’re taking us,” he said.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

taking

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