as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
had never seen such a taking city as Venice
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as in holding
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
take my hand, or we'll get separated in this crowd
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as in having
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
will you take that call? took a cut in pay
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as in getting
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
if you don't cover your head in this weather, you'll take cold and be stuck inside all weekend
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as in selecting
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
you can take the white side this time, since I got to be white for our last chess game
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as in buying
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I'll take two cheeseburgers to go, please
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as in requiring
to have as a requirement
it will take a lot of courage to stand up for what is right
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as in accommodating
to make or have room for
I think we can take two more in this elevator
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as in working
to produce a desired effect
it will be a few hours before this medication takes
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as in standing
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't take anymore of your whining about your former boyfriend
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as in believing
to regard as right or true
I think we can take his word for it
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as in defeating
to achieve a victory over
I know we can take that team
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as in managing
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
let's take each problem separately
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as in receiving
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
the school takes only a small percentage of the thousands of applicants
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as in destroying
to deprive of life
I never thought heart disease would take such an athletic and health-conscious person
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Recent Examples of taking
Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2026
Maiava has spent much of the past two months trying to build a connection with young players on both sides of the ball, taking them out to dinners, watching film with them, walking through the playbook and even conducting players-only sessions on the practice field.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Nike 's difficult turnaround under CEO Elliott Hill is taking much longer than expected and testing our patience with the stock.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Other critics are taking a more cautious approach.
—Arielle Zionts, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
This interactive slime museum is taking play to a whole new level for both kids and parents.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
After sweeping España and taking an emotional victory over defending MLS Cup champion Inter Miami in front of 75,000 fans at the Coliseum, LAFC visits Houston for a league match on Saturday having outscored the opposition 10-1.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Council members were advised Monday that the agreement remains in place and prevents city officials from talking openly about the expansion project or taking steps to move forward with some kind of plan until next year.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Like every Beatles story, this one is always changing, always taking new turns.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Fox has been taking supplements for nearly 20 years, and finds this one to be unique due to its comprehensive blend of powerhouse, natural ingredients.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2026
Maiava has spent much of the past two months trying to build a connection with young players on both sides of the ball, taking them out to dinners, watching film with them, walking through the playbook and even conducting players-only sessions on the practice field.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Nike 's difficult turnaround under CEO Elliott Hill is taking much longer than expected and testing our patience with the stock.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Other critics are taking a more cautious approach.
—Arielle Zionts, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
This interactive slime museum is taking play to a whole new level for both kids and parents.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
After sweeping España and taking an emotional victory over defending MLS Cup champion Inter Miami in front of 75,000 fans at the Coliseum, LAFC visits Houston for a league match on Saturday having outscored the opposition 10-1.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Council members were advised Monday that the agreement remains in place and prevents city officials from talking openly about the expansion project or taking steps to move forward with some kind of plan until next year.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Like every Beatles story, this one is always changing, always taking new turns.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking
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Like a delicious meal and a beautiful tablescape, effortless conversation is a hallmark of a great gathering.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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This beautiful treat will disappear from the buffet in no time.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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The original features a man holding architectural drawings with the urban landscape in the background.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Tender’s assets Tender CEO Whitney Halberstram (Max Minghella) engineers the downfall of co-founder Jonah Atterbury (Kal Penn) and eventually leaves Henry holding the bag for the company’s fraud.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Google’s latest lawsuit pushes the company to do more, such as warning users about the risks of having long emotional conversations with its chatbot.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Brunson finished with 16 points and 15 assists but appreciated his coach having his back.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Games that mark the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics are getting underway amid the ongoing military attacks by the United States, Israel and Iran.—
Tales Azzoni,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This is a time of giving and getting support, because practical care reduces friction.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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That careful attention anticipated Ali’s own process of selecting all the looks for their New Year’s Eve wedding at the former Domino Sugar Factory in Brooklyn.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the Galacticoaster, for instance, riders will build a virtual approximation of a spaceship from a touchscreen, selecting options for wings, cannons and more.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Federal authorities have accused Casap of planning his parents’ murders, buying a drone and explosives and sharing his plans with others, including a Russian speaker.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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True crime podcasts started out as a niche — and in the early days, advertisers were wary about buying into them, concerned about their brands being adjacent to what might be perceived as grisly or sensational content.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Drew Angerer / Getty Images file For months, school officials have floated proposals to relocate or close at least four middle schools on the Upper West Side, citing low enrollment, funding squeezes, academic performance and compliance with a 2022 law requiring class-size reductions by 2028.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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That means requiring sufficient space be left for pedestrians, including people with mobility limitations, and for bikes.—
Michael Pollack,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The interior is surprisingly accommodating, with enough room to fit a phone, glasses, keys, lip gloss, and hand sanitizer.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lamai's case isn't the first in which hospitals have been accused of improperly accommodating racist patients.—
William Morris,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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