TAKEN ON Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

taken on

verb

past participle of take on

as in faced

to enter into contest or conflict with will take on his chief opponent in the next political debate

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as in placed

to provide with a paying job decided to take her on as store manager

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as in borrowed

to take for one's own use (something originated by another) recently arrived immigrants who are eager to take on the language and culture of their adopted homeland

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Recent Examples of taken on The concept of belonging has taken on an even darker shade under the current government’s anti-immigrant and anti-diversity policies that foster violence against anyone who doesn’t fit the right’s ideal of whiteness. — Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 16 July 2026 The oldest of Turner’s five children, 24-year-old Ashley, has taken on more responsibility to help care for the family as her father recovers. — Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 More than 30,000 rides were taken on those shuttles for that game alone, the agency said. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 And the journeys that people have taken on the Mississippi River since time immemorial, frankly, is really astounding. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Taxpayers will be shelling out a big slice of their taxes to service debt taken on in the past to finance government spending in years gone by. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 14 May 2026 The convergence has also taken on a nostalgic shape online. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026 Having played British spies, lords, WWII fighters pilots and even wrestlers, Jack Lowden has now taken on his most contemporary role to date. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026 The big story In this photograph taken on September 23, 2025, employees work at a garment factory in Tiruppur, in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken on

Verb

Atlanta Dream center Brionna Jones made her season debut July 17 when the Dream faced the Toronto Tempo, then returned to close out the first half of the season against the Chicago Sky.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
One advocate suggested that was because some parents, faced with the prospect of seeing each other so much post-divorce, chose to work it out, the Journal reported.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026

Definition of faced

Verb

Even though Yates told staff of her drug use history, staff placed her in a cell where she would not be monitored for withdrawals or overdoses, the suit alleged.

— Theresa Clift July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
If this is not possible, ensure the cash is placed in a high-yield savings account while next steps are discussed in line with the client's goals and objectives.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of placed

Verb

Other excursions, such as walking tours with knowledgeable local guides and active pursuits like kayaking and snorkeling, are also available—though many guests simply wandered on their own or borrowed snorkeling gear from the ship.

— Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
That number was still a pipe dream weeks later when, as the story goes, Mary Kay borrowed twelve dollars to hightail it to Dallas for a Stanley sales rally.

— Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 July 2026

Definition of borrowed

Verb

The extradition process requires a hearing before a US judge to determine whether the treaty’s requirements are met, but the final decision is made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who retains discretion to deny extradition.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
The two women met at UnlikelyAI, the startup founded by William Tunstall-Pedoe, who played a leading role in the development of Amazon Alexa, but were keen to launch their own venture and took inspiration from their families’ experience.

— David Prosser, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of met

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That need has helped to push the Nats to join the Miami Marlins, who started to employ the tactic in the majors late last season, and the Rockies, who hired the Marlins’ assistant pitching coach this winter.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Presley told the Board of Managers that over the last few months, the district has hired 142 uncertified teachers.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

Definition of hired

Verb

Another study earlier this year also highlighted West Virginia’s Ascend program among the best for remote workers employed with companies outside the state.

— Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
In August 2021, Rodriguez began working for Saavedra, whose company provided private security services for clients and often employed active deputies and other law enforcement officers.

— City News Service, Daily News, 20 July 2026