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Definitions

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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Dollar-cost ravaging, on the other hand, is taking from your portfolio all the time, probably at the worst possible moments all along.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

A review of the footage shows Keys taking AirPods out of their packaging, but it’s unclear if he was trying to steal them, Bundy said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

He says that more than 80% of the people taking Foundayo are completely new to the GLP-1 category.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The men taking aim at Megan, and it is mostly men, mock her supposedly ludicrous expectation that any man with a multimillion-dollar net worth would remain monogamous.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

“Sadie always makes fun of Mom and her House of Stray Cats, taking in all the people who need a little space.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith