1
as in to trick
to cause to believe what is untrue
a fellow passenger on the cruise completely took me in when he claimed to be the owner of a major software company
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2
as in to include
to have as part of a whole
this report takes in all the latest information on the subject
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
took in the stray dog
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Recent Examples of take in
Based on the Mojang Studio’s blockbuster Minecraft video game, A Minecraft Movie obliterated projections in its opening weekend frame April 4-6, taking in $163 million domestically.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Would a third straight winning season inspire the decision-makers to continue the all-in approach instead of adapting the fiscally responsible course Miami has taken in free agency?
—Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Gibson, a leading man in films such as Mad Max, What Women Want, Signs, and Braveheart, was taken in because of a 2010 incident with his then-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
After her mother's stroke, Keys said self-care meant taking her blood pressure medication, drinking water and lingering for a moment at the mailbox to take in the sunshine and feel the wind on her face.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Would a third straight winning season inspire the decision-makers to continue the all-in approach instead of adapting the fiscally responsible course Miami has taken in free agency?
—Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Gibson, a leading man in films such as Mad Max, What Women Want, Signs, and Braveheart, was taken in because of a 2010 incident with his then-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
After her mother's stroke, Keys said self-care meant taking her blood pressure medication, drinking water and lingering for a moment at the mailbox to take in the sunshine and feel the wind on her face.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take in
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Be Wary of Phishing Emails and Texts After a breach, scammers may impersonate the affected company to trick you into clicking malicious links.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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She was tricked by the very devilish Zeus, who broke his way into many marriages.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2025
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To Be Hosted has an illustrious clientele list that includes LVMH, Pinterest, Pepsi, YouTube, Diageo, and Netflix, just to name a few.—
Benjamin Liong Setiawan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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New Mexico's open records law blocks public access to sensitive images, including depictions of dead bodies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2025
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The facility replaces the City’s former Public Works complex at Highland and Lincoln and houses several city divisions under one roof, including Electric, Water and Wastewater, Public Works and Warehouse operations.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Commerce, which houses the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), terminated $4 million in funding for climate research at Princeton.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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But as, as the brilliant evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller notes, our capacities to judge competence have evolved, so too have our capacities to deceive others about it.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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And Ken claims to be a man of faith but uses fake Uber accounts to meet his girlfriend and deceive his family.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Garland bristles at the idea the movie contains a message.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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This post contains spoilers for the 1923 series finale. 1923 was life-changing in more ways than one for Brandon Sklenar and Julia Schlaepfer.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Modern mainframes offer significant processing power, handling up to 30,000 transactions per second, and can accommodate substantial data with up to 40 terabytes of memory.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The new bridge is an 80-foot-long, single-span bridge to provide better flow of water in Columbia Hollow Creek and is wide enough for two lanes of traffic and is designed to accommodate all legal loads.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Apr. 2025
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Then, as if anyone was fooled, the talk show host pulled off his hat, wig and snap-on nose and lip piercings and Sheeran pulled of his wig to reveal his signature carrot top to shouts of joy.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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But don't let the name fool you, Murderbot isn't actually the frightening story of a dangerous security robot.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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There’s also a charity component, with the team raising funds for local students involved in fish restoration efforts.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The order on Covington & Burling involved a security clearance for one of its lawyers.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Take in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20in. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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