1
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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2
as in hiring
to provide with a paying job
decided to take her on as store manager
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3
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
Risks of an imminent economic downturn are making businesses cautious about taking on new hires, and limiting opportunities for workers across the board.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
For months, the remaining employees at NWS have been working additional hours and taking on more responsibilities in an effort to maintain 24/7 coverage.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Starting with episode 1, Gross is behind the wheel of his adapted Porsche, taking on the legendary track at Watkins Glen.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
For months, the remaining employees at NWS have been working additional hours and taking on more responsibilities in an effort to maintain 24/7 coverage.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Starting with episode 1, Gross is behind the wheel of his adapted Porsche, taking on the legendary track at Watkins Glen.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking on
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Despite facing challenges to get the march off the ground this year, supporters came bearing flags, signs and spirit on the eve of the Boise Pride Festival, which takes place this weekend.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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His second came on a 24-yard run with the Trojans facing a fourth-and-1.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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This season could establish whether the Detroit Lions should have prioritized keeping Engstrand to replace Ben Johnson instead of hiring John Morton and letting Engstrand follow Aaron Glenn to the Jets.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Moving to a wage- or qualification-based system could dramatically alter hiring incentives.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Reeves has repeatedly dismissed the possibility of bending her own fiscal rules on borrowing.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Reserve manages interest rates for borrowing money in America.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Since then, Pate says the band has written more music, including a song for a potential season two, after meeting one of their musical inspirations Cage the Elephant.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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After meeting with city officials, the festival added more water stations and shaded areas.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
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The battery park is a twin plant facility, with Kentucky 1 currently employing people.—
Olivia Evans,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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By employing huge tariffs, Uncle Sam is embracing a tax that’s virtually never been used at remotely this scale by any other major economy in recent history.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025
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By adopting the soaring strategies of birds, these aircraft could reduce onboard energy use and fly longer distances.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Taking note of these markers can help women make lifestyle adjustments, such as adopting a heart-healthy diet, increasing physical activity, or reducing alcohol consumption.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
4 Sep. 2025
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Witnesses told investigators that the man had been firing the handgun out of the vehicle’s window before encountering the officers, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Sep. 2025
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Another Buc-ee’s is proposed for DeForest, but that is encountering a different set of issues related to road improvements.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Its original conception was modernizing recruiting with AI and high-tech matching algorithms.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That’s because Russo – who led FIU to 18 seasons of at least 20 wins and nine NCAA Tournament appearances – was a trail blazer in terms of an American basketball coach going full-scale into recruiting international players, especially from Eastern Europe.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Taking on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20on. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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