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
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
That’s the risk Benioff is taking, along with Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, and others who are wagering that this administration and its strong-man instincts will outlast the next three years.
—Tom Chavez, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
As the values of brand, craftsmanship and the never-ending quest for experiences become more important with luxury shoppers, Altagamma is taking proactive measures to help its members stay current.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Abrams also noted how much she was inspired by Lauper taking such creative control over her career early on.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Upon taking the throne, Prince Charles appointed Princess Beatrice in her father's former role as Counsellor of State.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
After taking a 15-year hiatus to raise her three children and grow her fashion brand, the actress and singer returned to the stage for the first time in over a decade in March and is next set to grace television screens in Ryan Murphy’s upcoming legal drama, All’s Fair.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Everything’s bigger in Texas The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets are taking this saying quite literally.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The Steelers' offensive tackle Broderick Jones tackled Rodgers from behind, taking the 41-year-old down to the ground as part of the celebration.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
After all, Blue Moon was about taking the actor’s natural appeal from him.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
That’s the risk Benioff is taking, along with Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, and others who are wagering that this administration and its strong-man instincts will outlast the next three years.
—Tom Chavez, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
As the values of brand, craftsmanship and the never-ending quest for experiences become more important with luxury shoppers, Altagamma is taking proactive measures to help its members stay current.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Abrams also noted how much she was inspired by Lauper taking such creative control over her career early on.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Upon taking the throne, Prince Charles appointed Princess Beatrice in her father's former role as Counsellor of State.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
After taking a 15-year hiatus to raise her three children and grow her fashion brand, the actress and singer returned to the stage for the first time in over a decade in March and is next set to grace television screens in Ryan Murphy’s upcoming legal drama, All’s Fair.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Everything’s bigger in Texas The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets are taking this saying quite literally.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The Steelers' offensive tackle Broderick Jones tackled Rodgers from behind, taking the 41-year-old down to the ground as part of the celebration.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking
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The result is a pie with a beautiful, super creamy texture that’s not too sweet, and allows for the flavor of the sweet potatoes to shine through.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Kirbi, that rasp is so beautiful at the top of your register.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One of his innovations in the new space is Fresh Out of the Box, a shelf holding books that are newly unboxed without anyone knowing the contents.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
20 Oct. 2025
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In a struggle that eventually leads to Jayson holding Maeve hostage outside, Grasso musters strength and shoots Jayson in the head, in a small act of vengeance for Lizzie.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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There is a specific kind of yearning involved in having a crush, one that feels intense, yet is for the most part harmless fun; still, as people grow older the frequency of such infatuations often decreases.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Fans will know instantly that this child grows up to be renowned composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, and Linklater leans into that, having the pre-teenage Sondheim criticize Hart's writing.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Reconciliation is as natural as conflict — but pacifism, or being completely unwilling to defend yourself, while aiming for peace as an end, provides no means of getting there.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Talks between North Kansas City and the Royals to build a new ballpark there appear to be getting more serious as the mayor says the city is working out the framework of a deal.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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Harris-Pincus recommends selecting a single nutrition habit, such as meal prepping, or adding a half-cup of beans to your daily diet to boost protein intake.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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This bond has shifted Isaac’s approach to selecting projects.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Except buying Madrid is impossible because the Spanish giants have never been for sale.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Celebrities, like Lisa from BLACKPINK, Lady Gaga, and Naomi Osaka have their own plush toys, while collectors have been buying and reselling these critters at an unbelievable pace and price.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
16 Oct. 2025
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Under Senate rules, Ingrassia, White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security, can lose only three Republican votes before requiring Vice President JD Vance to cast a tiebreaker, assuming unanimous Democratic opposition.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Peace lilies can go through growth spurts in spring or summer, requiring more frequent watering.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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The government is pouring billions of dollars into developing Mecca and Medina, with a view to accommodating 30 million worshippers a year by 2030.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Featherweight StyleMax Hair Dryer is one of the best hair dryers for curly hair due to its diffuser, comb, and concentrator attachments that enhance types 2A to 4C hair, as well as its accommodating selection of heat and airflow settings.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Taking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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