- present participle of take.
taking
Americannoun
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the act of a person or thing that takes.
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the state of being taken.
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something that is taken.
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an action by the federal government, as a regulatory ruling, that imposes a restriction on the use of private property for which the owner must be compensated.
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takings, receipts, especially of money earned or gained.
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Archaic. a state of agitation or distress.
adjective
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captivating, winning, or pleasing.
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Archaic. infectious or contagious.
adjective
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charming, fascinating, or intriguing
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informal infectious; catching
noun
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something taken
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(plural) receipts; earnings
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of taking
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English takyng (gerund); see take, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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The NHS has urged people in their 50s to test for bowel cancer in response to "low numbers" taking part in screening.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026
"Miyako is taking worst of typhoon Bavi," professional storm-chaser James Reynolds posted on X from Ishigaki on Saturday.
From Barron's • Jul. 11, 2026
Its infantry are slowly infiltrating the city of Kostyantynivka, although they are far from taking it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 11, 2026
Yaghi’s Irvine-based company, Atoco, has said it will start taking orders later this year for its technology that harvests water from the air.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026
“Sounds good to me,” Zara says, taking the chair next to her.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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