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Synonyms for taking
ˈteɪ kɪŋtak·ing

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  1. pickings, takingadjective

    the act of someone who picks up or takes something

    "the pickings were easy"; "clothing could be had for the taking"

    Synonyms:
    pickings

    Antonyms:
    unattractive

  2. fetching, taking, winningadjective

    very attractive; capturing interest

    "a fetching new hairstyle"; "something inexpressibly taking in his manner"; "a winning personality"

    Synonyms:
    fetching, victorious, winning

    Antonyms:
    unattractive

Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. takingadjective

    Synonyms:
    pleasing, alluring, captivating, attractive

  2. takingadjective

    Synonyms:
    infectious, catching

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  1. takingadjective

    Synonyms:
    alluring, fascinating, winning, charming, captivating

  2. takingnoun

    Synonyms:
    seizure, apprehension, reprisal, prehension

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How to use taking in a sentence?

  1. Marc Smith:

    The Department is committed to conducting a comprehensive review of the entirety of our work with Andrew's family to understand our shortcomings and to be fully transparent with the public on any steps we are taking to address the issues.

  2. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov:

    As long as Obama's deputy Joe Biden goes around Europe recommending continued sanctions against us without taking into account how Kiev is behaving under Western pressure, we will not be able to reach any understanding.

  3. Joe Biden:

    When it comes to the gas prices, we're going through an incredible transition that is taking place that, God willing, when it's over we'll be stronger and the world will be stronger and less reliant on fossil fuels when this is over.

  4. William Shatner:

    It's my brand, so people come to me with futuristic ideas, and I'm thinking,' That's good. If just one of these ideas exists in the future, my family will love it.' They'll have the benefit of it. It's exciting to be part of it, so in a lot of cases, I'm becoming part of the company, against taking a salary.

  5. Kathleen Turner:

    Working with Burt Reynolds was terrible, the first day Burt came in he made me cry. He said something about not taking second place to a woman. His behavior was shocking. It never occurred to me that I wasn’t someone’s equal. I left the room sobbing. I called my husband and said, ‘I don’t know what to do.’ He said, ‘You just do the job.’ It got to be very hostile because the crew began taking sides. But as for the performance, I was able to put the negativity aside. I’m not convinced Burt was.


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