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

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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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1. List of paraphrases for "taking":

   bearing, take, adopting, takes, making, adoption, having, adopt, taken, recallingtaking, assuming, speaking

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1. Gretta Goodwin:

   We were surprised about the challenges, states were pretty clear with us that doing these investigations could be disruptive. They were taking state troopers off the road. They were having to make these kinds of sacrifices or tradeoffs.

2. British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond:

   Since the Russian intervention in Syria, the dribble of people who were perhaps going back from these camps to Syria has stopped dead, and there is a new flow coming in because of the actions The Russians are taking - particularly in southern Syria along the border just a few kilometers from here.

3. Abby Kiesa:

   Young people were really reaching out to young people. We saw incredible amounts of youth leadership in 2018 and 2020 election, this is one of things that I think is really important for us to think about on this 26th amendment anniversary. It's amazing that young people are taking leadership and involving other young folks in issues that are critical to our nation.

4. Christine Lambrecht:

   Taking photographs of a woman under her skirt or neckline is degrading and unjustifiable abuse of her personal space, often, these photos are shared in chat groups or even distributed commercially.

5. Paul Coxon:

   All three Nobel winners played vital roles in this energy storage revolution which has now placed power in our pockets, it's a wonderful example of taking research from the lab. We can literally hold the result in our hands.