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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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Exports to countries where an armed conflict is taking place are still prohibited, except in exceptional circumstances that threaten Japan’s own security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Meta Platforms looks to finally be taking smart glasses into the mainstream with the success of its Ray-Ban branded eyewear.

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

I’d stuffed it there two hours ago so I could concentrate on my homework rather than wonder why it was taking him so long to text me, when he’s had my number for hours.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam