TAKEN ON Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

taken on

verb

past participle of take on

as in faced

to enter into contest or conflict with will take on his chief opponent in the next political debate

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as in placed

to provide with a paying job decided to take her on as store manager

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as in borrowed

to take for one's own use (something originated by another) recently arrived immigrants who are eager to take on the language and culture of their adopted homeland

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Recent Examples of taken on Among some of the buzziest projects she’s taken on since becoming a YouTube star is being the Oscars’ official Social Media Ambassador and Red Carpet Correspondent for two years in a row, and landing a spot on Time’s 100 creators list. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 This image taken on August 25, 2026 shows an Icelandic flag displayed along a street in central Reykjavik, Iceland, ahead of the country's upcoming referendum. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Trump has publicly stepped back from efforts to make diplomatic progress with Iran, facing deadlocked attempts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and intensifying questions about the toll an unpopular war has taken on the US military. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 This picture taken on July 8, 2009, shows prisoner Sunao Takami (right) with police in Osaka. — CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 Even if a successful vote is taken on the PCSA before the Senate recess, the House of Representatives will not be in session for much of the remainder of the year due its own recess and holidays. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2026 These new composite images were released by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and taken on July 2, 2026, the 1,907th Martian day of Perseverance's mission. — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The cast celebrated with selfies taken on digital cameras, kisses, hugs, and smiles, showing a chemistry that bodes well for their onscreen performances. — Alessia Amorosini, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026 The concept of belonging has taken on an even darker shade under the current government’s anti-immigrant and anti-diversity policies that foster violence against anyone who doesn’t fit the right’s ideal of whiteness. — Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 16 July 2026

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Verb

That progression is important because solid-state batteries have faced a difficult transition from promising laboratory cells to reliable, high-volume manufacturing.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
The psychological thriller, which Zeller wrote, produced and directed, follows the emotional and moral challenges faced by a couple in an increasingly uncertain world.

— Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of faced

Verb

The court, in the unanimous decision, placed the blame for the chaos directly at Hoskins.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
The other young men and I that were also in the program were placed into the General population to participate in the daily activities of the prison.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of placed

Verb

Europe ran the corresponding deficits, as many countries borrowed heavily abroad to rebuild economies devastated by war.

— MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
That strategy of producing scientific uncertainty delayed regulation for a generation, and the same playbook was later borrowed by other industries, including on climate change.

— Aleeza Gerstein, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of borrowed

Verb

Generally, the conferences covering the top teams in college sports have all adopted a similar stance in seeking to head off the NFL issue with the college football season set to begin with Week Zero games this weekend.

— Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
This time around, his administration has adopted burden shifting as a rallying cry and seems poised to act on it.

— JENNIFER KAVANAGH, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of adopted

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Active and engaged With dozens of amenities, clubs, and activities, Windsor Run offers a multitude of ways to get involved.

— Erickson Senior Living, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
None of the contemporaneous reports made note of whether the Tesla had one of its driver-assist systems engaged.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of engaged

Verb

The Dispatch reported that an EMCC Athletics representative would not confirm whether Stephens remains employed by the school in another capacity.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Chicago police employed 1,102 total detectives as of May 2023, and 1,163 as of last week.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026