taking

[tay-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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taking

Afterward both coach and quarterback chivalrously protected each other by taking responsibility for the debacle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

However, it is understood Pope has taken the decision to withdraw from the draft taking place later this month independently of Key's view on the competition.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

You talk about taking the slow road to retirement, not diverting down dirt tracks leading you to the Emerald City of AI, and how it seems, well, boring and safe.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

The talks involve Adnoc Logistics & Services, a unit of Abu Dhabi National Oil, taking either a large minority or controlling stake in HEA, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 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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