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

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taking

Troy Jackson is taking Graham Platner’s place as Senate nominee.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

She said she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s after a trip to the Mayo Clinic and underwent treatment and started taking medication to aid with her symptoms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

The restaurant chain said on Monday Julie Masino will leave in August, with the former boss of Bloomin' Brands, David Deno, taking over.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

"We are taking in a lot of money. Billions and billions of dollars," he said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

We were marched—all but Pickwick, who seemed unable to rise out of his seat—into a large room where the endless process of taking down names, addresses, and occupations began all over again.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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