taking

[tey-king] / ˈteɪ kɪŋ /

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communicable adj.
attractive adj.

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

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Hacegaba said the project will ensure safety before taking each step.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

The idea of a big ol’ group of friends taking a vacation sounds so fun…in theory.

From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026

The Europa League final will take place in Frankfurt on 26 May, with the Conference League equivalent taking place six days later in Istanbul.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

The agency advertised the events as taking place in Saint Petersburg's Gazprom Arena, with the stadium itself sharing adverts for the upcoming concert on its Telegram account.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

“I’m taking my dad’s boat for a test spin,” I yell back.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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