TAKES ON Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

takes on

verb

present tense third-person singular of take on

as in faces

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

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as in employs

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

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as in borrows

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 takes on An InStyle writer gathered seven dimensional takes on the trend to inspire your next salon visit, ahead. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026 Belgium takes on the United States later Monday for a spot in the quarterfinals. — ABC News, 6 July 2026 Brazil takes on Japan in an enticing first game of the day, while the Netherlands and Morocco meet in one of the more balanced matchups of the round. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 29 June 2026 With his long experience managing these programs, Hernon takes on that responsibility. — Benjamin Wolff, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The winner of that game takes on the winner of a match between Canada and South Africa on July 4 in Houston. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 Some of the 32 students will head to Boston Stadium on Friday, as Norway takes on France in one of the premier contests on the entire World Cup slate to date. — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 26 June 2026 Lola Vice will put her NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Kendal Grey, Myles Borne will defend the NXT North American Championship against Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair will face a challenger for the WWE Women’s Speed Championship and Saquon Shugars takes on Dion Lennox. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026 Since launching in 2022, Twisted Greek has become a favorite at Southwest Ohio food festivals for its twisted takes on traditional Greek cuisine. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 June 2026

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Verb

But some say the company faces an uphill struggle on the continent.

— Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Sheriff Jim Cooper fired Gurich, who now faces felony assault charges with a court date set for July 24.

— Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of faces

Verb

In the City of Commerce, the Commerce Casino generates 40% of the city’s general fund, and employs 2,200 people.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Sport scientist Clemens Brunner employs high-tech gait and movement analysis to produce insoles to fix my gait, and PT Thomas Glinka in the Technogym addresses tight hamstrings, calf tension, and right-foot pronation with take-home exercises.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

Definition of employs

Verb

Even in areas where sharks are commonly found, encounters with people rarely end in bites, Heithaus said.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
There the whole family encounters their corresponding foils from the well-off Oleson family, but Laura and Mary's encounter with young Nellie proves the most explosive.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

Definition of encounters

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Christoph Waltz voices Max, the film director who hires the Minions to act in his films during the 1920s.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 July 2026
Exposing city taxpayers to potential liability when CVI hires return to their past ways, which is known to happen, is extraordinarily misguided.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

Definition of hires

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Pittsburg should also implement a moratorium on new data center applications and approvals, including on future phases within Technology Park until the city adopts a data center ordinance with public input, said the coalition.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
After her mother’s death—Krypto adopts Kara during the funeral procession—Zor-El sends them both off to join Kal-El on Earth.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026

Definition of adopts

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Room décor varies, but many have a Tara Plantation-meets-Montepulciano thing going on, occasionally excessive but mostly pared back—think overstuffed chairs, frilly, floral curtains, exposed wood beam ceilings, and slim wooden furniture.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Writers also participate in meetings, revise clues based on feedback and help ensure game material meets the show’s standards.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 July 2026