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 The booster also supported six Starlink flights before taking on USSF-432. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026 In the case of Yemen, the ground fighters inside the country who are taking on the Houthis are deeply divided and fought each other as recently as January. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 The sharp selloff in bonds has given investors a rare opportunity to lock in stock-market-like returns without taking on the risk that comes with equities, investment advisors to the ultra-wealthy told CNBC. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026 Established in 2022, the Albies showcase the achievements of individuals who have dedicated their life to pursuing justice on a global scale, often taking on great personal risk in the process. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026 Pugh also serves as an executive producer on East of Eden, taking on a central role in the creation of the series since she was brought on in 2020. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026 Her whole mission in taking on that case was to do it differently than the other case. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026 For the hunter, Hussey said, taking on the Hansenesque hero role is appealing. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026 Then the evening slate is highlighted by the Yankees battling Tampa, and finally, the Padres taking on the Brewers. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking on

Verb

The competing signals leave the region facing an uncertain military outlook.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
At the opening of ADIPEC on Monday, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, was asked what the biggest challenge facing his industry is.

— Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of facing

Verb

The fresh data arrived at a delicate moment for the central bank, where policymakers are weighing a rate increase that could help tackle inflation but risks a slowdown in hiring.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
The new funding will go toward hiring and expanding into public works and sanitation.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of hiring

Verb

Amid all the record’s babbling, cooing, and shouting, this direct appeal feels like finally meeting daine’s eye across a crowded room.

— Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
Officials at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) are meeting to discuss whether the country has seen enough endemic spread of the potentially deadly and highly preventable disease to warrant taking away that accolade.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of meeting

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According to investigators cited by NBC News, the criminals have shown planning and sophistication by employing techniques like GPS location spoofing and even arranging collisions with police escort vehicles.

— Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
Many companies are already in the planning phase of employing agentic AI, according to McKinsey’s report, with 40% of companies surveyed already scaling agents, up from 27% in 2025.

— Scott Francis, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of employing

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Traum said that people interested in adopting or fostering a kitten or cat can reach out to the Dixon SOCKS Facebook page, or email them.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
The distinction has often rested on the assumption that couture is handcrafted and ready-to-wear is made by machine; in practice, the two traditions have long overlapped, with each adopting techniques and methods associated with the other.

— Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of adopting

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Bass also attracted criticism over her handling of city spending — giving a series of raises to the workforce and then encountering a $1-billion shortfall, which led to the elimination of more than 1,500 vacant city jobs.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
While readers of his three earlier Grouse County novels will certainly feel the pleasure of encountering old friends, West of Loveland can be read satisfyingly on its own.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of encountering

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That represents a maximum of $50,000 as an incentive for small businesses to provide health insurance, which would help in recruiting new employees.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026
Lee came into the race seeking a full term as Oakland mayor and highlighting her administration's work on reducing crime and recruiting more police officers.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026