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 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 Most significantly, Jessica Lange returns to American Horror Story for the first time since Apocalypse, once again taking on her season-one role as Constance, the nosy neighbor who lived next door to the Murder House. — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2026 Tonga, the sixth-year pro who helped the New England Patriots return to the Super Bowl last season, excels at taking on double teams. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026

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Verb

Hickel, meanwhile, distinguished the uncertainty facing professional employment from the enduring ability to create art.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
City Hall said Monday's announcement came in response to the retirement of an officer facing internal disciplinary charges over the death of 19-year-old Win Rozario, who was fatally shot by officers in 2024 during a mental health crisis.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of facing

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Bailey and Michael have been federally indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud in connection with allegations involving the hiring process.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
When spending drops, prices and wages don't quickly and flexibly adjust to keep people buying and businesses hiring.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of hiring

Verb

Investors are reportedly borrowing record levels of money from brokerages to purchase securities.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
That means the company would need to pay more for that uncertainty, whether through selling shares, borrowing from lenders or issuing bonds.

— Tzachi Zach, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of borrowing

Verb

Sessions this year addressed such topics as AI, workforce development, student success, campus safety and ways colleges can adapt to changing technology while meeting students' needs.

— Brandon Smith, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
Investigators also discovered that Alfozan had used a workplace productivity tool to research company buildings, conference room locations, meeting schedules, and areas frequented by executives.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of meeting

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About 20 years ago, Hazleton passed the controversial Illegal Immigration Relief Act, which withheld permits from businesses employing undocumented immigrants and fined landlords who rented to them.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
The new mountaineering movies are delirious vicarious cinema, employing technological means and a filmmaking bravado that comes with them that would have been unimaginable three or four decades ago.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of employing

Verb

Its fractional program spawned an entire industry, with competitors adopting variations of the model.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Democrats have faced backlash for misgendering transgender people or adopting Republican rhetoric while trying to moderate on the issue.

— Fenit Nirappil, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of adopting

Verb

As part of orchestrating this project, Simon was also involved in securing visas for the various international performers, encountering in the process the uneven access to travel for cultural workers across classes, nationalities, and milieus.

— Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
The teaser also introduces Ellis’ Alex Holland, who is encountering some of the same problems Nolan did while embarking on a new career as a cop midlife but in a leafier, more rural environment — and the same conviction.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of encountering

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Hospitality, retail and tech are recruiting people who’ve already solved the problem banks are trying to solve, just in a different building.

— Paul Davis, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The 30-second teaser sees Jackson hustling around town, making money and recruiting his team of crooks.

— Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026