Definitions

taker

NOUN

parasite

Synonyms

STRONG

bloodsucker bootlicker deadbeat flunky freeloader groupie hanger-on idler leech scrounger sponge stooge sucker sycophant

Example Sentences

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You won’t get a designated note taker to assist you in meetings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

MTT in his early 20s was vibrant, arrogant, fearless, full of ideas, a chance taker.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

He has been Rangers' predominant penalty taker since 2017 and has regularly scored from free-kicks.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

"So I feel very good, because if you're a risk taker, you play as a team ... that gets you the World Series."

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

We moved closer to the front of the line near the ticket taker.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia