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

Although customer-facing data wasn’t breached, the incidents raised fresh concerns over cybersecurity.

— Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Between the two canal-facing wings, a gorgeous garden is the perfect venue for aperitivi.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of facing

Verb

Producers Mara Isaacs, Dale Franzen, Hunter Arnold, and Tom Kirdahy announced Davis’ hiring Tuesday.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026
Pre-production is a long process that includes casting, hiring the crew, scheduling, rehearsals, and so much more — a lot can happen during the weeks and months leading up to filming.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of hiring

Verb

But since the war in Iran began at the end of February, borrowing money has become more expensive, meaning fewer families can afford mortgages or auto loans.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Still, if the bubble does pop, most of the damage will be localized to investors unless major institutions are borrowing money to try to capitalize on the boom.

— HubSpot, HubSpot, 31 July 2026

Definition of borrowing

Verb

The cumulative impression of Alice that the book leaves is of someone moving serenely through life, meeting fond blessings and awful curses both with the same calm equanimity.

— Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
After meeting at a Neville Brothers crawfish boil, the pair wandered through the French Quarter, eventually trailed by an impromptu parade of Deadheads.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of meeting

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

After losing Noodle, Graziano spent some time fostering dogs before adopting his current pug, Milton.

— Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
That positioning did not always speak to women who wanted the health and functional benefits of resistance training without adopting an extreme fitness identity.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of adopting

Verb

But there’s also room for a couple of 3 stars, as the Super 11 is more about high school star power than recruiting ranking.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
That's right, Curt Cignetti just changed the entire dynamic of Hoosier recruiting with a commitment from one Monshun Sales, a five-star wideout hailing from nearby Indianapolis.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026