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taking

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verb

present participle of take
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as in accommodating
to make or have room for I think we can take two more in this elevator

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as in working
to produce a desired effect it will be a few hours before this medication takes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking
Adjective
  • It’s made entirely from a luxurious Merino wool that’s gentle against the skin and incredibly warm, and beautiful ribbed detailing adds the perfect finishing touch to this classic piece.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The Yoga Book 9i from last year was already a beautiful dual-screen system, and the new Lenovo Yoga Book 9i model debuting at CES is getting some key upgrades.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Waterproof mascaras rely on film-forming copolymers, which help with flexibility, holding the eyelash's curl, and boosting temperature resistance.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Shakespeare, affectionately known as ‘Two Balls Shakey’ because of his penchant for holding a ball under each arm in training and during warm-up drills, contributed hugely to two promotions from League One in 2009 and the Championship in 2014, the great escape of 2015 and the 5000-1 title success.
    Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Purdy’s story is a reminder that having – or paying – a curious technology person can pay off in a number of ways for your company.
    Gene Marks, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • And that's the unique aspect of having unified control of the government.
    CBS News, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • In Florida, Our Children’s Trust brought its latest case because there still are provisions in the law requiring state agencies to prioritize renewable energy, Rodgers said.
    Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • California's Regulatory Actions California revised its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) targets, now requiring that 60% of electricity be generated from renewable sources by 2030, as a step towards its 2045 goal of 100% clean energy.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The interior is accommodating and attractive.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The most recent leg up is a direct result of anticipation that the Fed likely will not be as accommodating in 2025 following a full percentage point cut in benchmark borrowing rates since September, according to Michael Darda, chief economist and macrostrategist at Roth Capital Partners.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • After 16 years working with world's largest brands and acts, Stirling is now a creative director with Tvg Hospitality.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Or pushing through with friendships that aren’t really working anymore, and maybe never did.
    Daisy Jones, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This still looks like a significant rebuild, but one more proof of concept against a division rival would go a long way to believing some of these young players could be the answer.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Ronald Reagan’s cowboy movies had everybody believing real people act like that.
    Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • This agility is crucial for managing portfolio risks during market fluctuations and monitoring regulatory compliance in high-frequency trading.
    Piyush Ranjan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Software programs use everything from virtual and augmented reality to artificial intelligence and machine learning to make the industry more efficient and effective at buying, selling, leasing and managing properties.
    Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Taking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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