taken on

past participle of take on
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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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Recent Examples of taken on He was diagnosed with a right thigh injury and will have scans taken on Saturday. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025 The rapper and actor, 67, hosts the new A&E documentary Fame and Fentanyl, which sheds light on the devastating toll fentanyl has taken on modern-day America. Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025 Yet in just the past year, advances in reinforcement learning (RL) have taken on newfound importance and urgency in the world of AI. Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025 One person requiring urgent medical care and two others needing medical attention were taken on the rescue flight from the McMurdo Station on Tuesday, the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) said in a statement. Reuters, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken on
Verb
  • Jackson faced several setbacks this season but proved her fitness during the 100-meter dash rounds the past two days.
    Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • This operation faced some challenges due to warmer weather and lower relative humidity.
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Verb
  • Leotlela and Simbine placed fifth and seventh to show South Africa’s sprint dominance.
    Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Then, in January 2025, the government introduced a Social Media Bill that placed further requirements on social media platforms.
    Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Parents saved, students borrowed, and the diploma became shorthand for employability.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • By adding a new molecule— borrowed from skin care—to their Infiniment Coty Paris fragrance collection, perfumes achieve the unusually long wear time of 30 hours, something none of us or our industry judges have ever seen or smelled before.
    Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As the Dodgers challenged the call, Melvin and assistant athletic trainer Ryo Watanabe met Smith near first base to assess Smith’s health.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Despite her controversial inclusion at the event, Melnikova’s performances were met with robust cheers from the Parisian crowd.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Titan Protection Security was hired, but that didn’t bring the company much comfort since employees work in the building all hours of the day.
    PJ Green September 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Masino was hired at Cracker Barrel in 2023 after holding top positions at Taco Bell and Starbucks’ smaller international divisions and as CEO of Sprinkles Cupcakes.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The British eventually adopted harsh measures to end the revolt.
    Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The team has started testing combinations specifically for B-EUV radiation, which is expected to be adopted in manufacturing within the next decade.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • On June 12, The Edge engaged privately with Dine Brands.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • To lead the process, the NSL has engaged Whitecap Sports Group (WSG), an international investment bank and advisory group.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While the 77th Annual Emmy Awards embraced nostalgia with attention to classics like The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls, it was once again dominated by streaming giants breaking records and reshaping the industry.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • West Germany’s players embraced that billing — to a certain extent.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Taken on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20on. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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