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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
  • The crisp air and vibrant colors of the orchards create a beautiful backdrop for a leisurely day.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Replacing a drab sky with a beautiful one used to be a many-step process involving manual masking and layers.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Our Guide to Austin 06 of 07 Muenster North of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the small city of Muenster channels its German roots with its own version of Oktoberfest that includes a dachshund dash, a stein holding contest, German music, as well as a 5K, 10K, and half marathon.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Outside of the Sunshine State, the picture is even more dire, with just 1% of homeowners who sustained flooding from Helene holding flood insurance, the institute said.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • While some solutions already exist, having possible autonomous correction to compensate for wind speed, directions, and other factors would be possible.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • For website optimization, focus on SEO best practices such as using relevant keywords in titles and content, having clear meta descriptions and ensuring fast load times.
    Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • As a security staff force multiplier, taking on routine tasks such as ingestion of security questionnaires or watching out for heuristics that might indicate presence of a threat actor, requiring more protective controls.
    Saket Modi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The bill is set to increase the number of traffic controllers, funneling $67 billion into hiring and retention efforts and requiring the FAA to address staffing gaps.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The wearable blanket spans 72 by 54 inches, accommodating campers of varying heights and sizes.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
  • In addition, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.
    Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
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  • Baby boomers are the most likely generation to be working multiple jobs at once, as inflation and high costs of living are making retirement a more distant dream.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Women’s participation in the workforce is suffering from high child care costs, as many mothers are working fewer hours—or none at all—to stay home and take care of their families.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Geiger, believing her gun was unloaded, pointed the weapon at Osborne and pulled the trigger, striking him once near the pelvis, police said, adding Geiger attempted medical aid and called 911.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Exuberance permeates headlines, and investors are flooding tech equities believing this development would last eternally.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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  • Ensuring Ongoing Value One challenge in switching to a subscription model is managing customers’ expectations around ongoing value.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • From building an online presence to managing client relationships and marketing your services, digital tools are your best friend.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Taking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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