TAKING ON Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

taking on

verb

present participle of take on

as in facing

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

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as in hiring

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

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as in borrowing

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 taking on By taking on the meme generator, Saflor may hit a wall if the court finds that his arguments apply to any meme generator and a finding in his favor could risk undercutting the entire meme ecosystem, Goldman said. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026 Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively halted, and significantly lower through the Bab-al-Mandeb strait – with oil tankers unwilling to risk taking on fire from the Iranians and Houthis. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 July 2026 New investors are taking on the next stage of the growth plan while earlier owners reduce their exposure. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Athletic Club Boise will test itself on the world stage next month, taking on Sporting FC from Costa Rica’s top division. — Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026 With interest rates still elevated, savers who have accumulated a substantial cash balance have an opportunity to earn meaningful returns without taking on market risk. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026 But many women who have become first lady of California and the nation have expressed misgivings about taking on such a role. — Jenny Jarvie follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 Financial services have historically directed the investing conversation at men, even as moms are often the ones taking on the bulk of the research, planning, emotional labor and logistics of family life. — Natalie Gordon, Fortune, 6 July 2026 Kate became the Princess of Wales in September 2022 following Queen Elizabeth’s death, taking on the title famously previously associated with her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking on

Verb

Jeffrey Baldwin, who founded an advocacy group after fighting his own foreclosure battle, argued a complaint system without enforcement powers would do little to help homeowners facing disputes.

— Nora O'Neill July 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
There's no spa, but the 24-hour fitness center is well equipped with Life Fitness machines facing wall-to-ceiling windows.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Definition of facing

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That puts additional weight on the value of the face-to-face interview — one of the last remaining stages of the hiring process that can’t be automated.

— Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
The casting was just as important as hiring our cinematographer or our production designer.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

Definition of hiring

Verb

Twain wrote or co-wrote the majority of the album, borrowing heavily from country, blues, gospel, soul, and rock—textures better suited to her lower register than the pop stylings of her last two releases.

— Amanda Wicks, Pitchfork, 25 July 2026
Berman also pressed his advantage as a first mover, borrowing capital from large financial firms that wanted to get into the market.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026

Definition of borrowing

Verb

Gunther, however, consistently taunted Aldis's wife, Mickie James, and son at ringside, employing a brutal, methodical approach.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The newer Kobe variant diverges by employing Knicks blue and orange through a splatter pattern on its eyestay panel and heel counter, as well as underneath a translucent blue outsole.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Definition of employing

Verb

For Toyota, maintaining leadership may require adopting faster decision-making, shorter development cycles and greater organisational flexibility.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The summer of soccer continues — that is the tagline Wrexham are adopting for a tour to build on the men’s World Cup, as well as the club’s strong North American links.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of adopting

Verb

Garner had unknowingly driven about 20 miles from Cherokee to Tuscumbia before encountering Thompson.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
According to the lawsuit, Walker began filming immigration agents in late March, after encountering a woman being detained in the San Francisco airport.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of encountering

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Water and Sewer Department leaders urged council members to pass immediate salary adjustments for employees, detailing mounting hurdles in recruiting and retaining qualified personnel amid intense competition from neighboring municipalities.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2026
And our We The Action initiative is recruiting thousands of lawyers to join these events and support election protection efforts more broadly.

— Kyle Lierman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026