taking

[tey-king] / ˈteɪ kɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

communicable

Synonyms

STRONG

catching pandemic

WEAK

communicative contagious expansive infectious transferable transmittable

ADJECTIVE

attractive

Synonyms

STRONG

alluring beckoning bewitching captivating charming enchanting engaging enthralling enticing fair fascinating fetching interesting inviting looker lovely luring pleasing prepossessing stunning sweet tantalizing teasing tempting winning

WEAK

adorable agreeable beautiful comely glamorous good-looking gorgeous handsome hunky magnetic mesmeric pleasant pretty provocative seductive winsome

Antonyms

STRONG

boring disenchanting homely repellent repulsive ugly unattractive

Example Sentences

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And as individual investors became a force, Jane Street rushed into that market, taking the other side of their trades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

"Patients may not realise they are duplicating ingredients, exceeding recommended amounts, or taking products that could interact with prescribed medicines," says Prof Victoria Tzortziou Brown, president of the Royal College of GPs.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Alongside Makerfield, there were two by-elections taking place in Scotland.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

And what would be the framework for taking discussions further between two foes who have had no diplomatic relations since the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic revolution?

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

They pop up and disappear so fast, taking good aim is next to impossible.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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