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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After celebrating its 25th edition in 2025, one of the country’s longest-running punk festivals was suddenly taking a year off.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Officers also established that the pair profited from the games by taking a commission from each poker hand, known within the industry as "the rake", rather than by directly wagering against players.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

All that was left was Stafford taking one more snap in victory formation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Many ordinary Spaniards say they have not felt the benefits of the country's economic growth, with inflation outpacing wage growth and rent taking up an increasing share of household incomes.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

“La, it doesn’t matter where it’s taking place, you need to let it happen.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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