as in deceived
to cause to believe what is untrue
you're having me on, aren't you, mate?
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Recent Examples of had on
That year, in an attempt to attract more families and allow for more space than the barbecue competition traditionally had on the streets and parking lots surrounding the American Royal building, organizers moved the contest to the Truman Sport Complex.
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Patrick Salland, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
The expansive map can help support future research that explores the influence Roman roads had on connectivity and migration as well as disease transmission, and the long-term effects these events had on the empire, experts say.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Even though Chicago had interest, the price tag that the Jets had on Johnson ended up being too high.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Last August, Julianne opened up about the impact that Derek's wife, Hayley Erbert, undergoing an emergency craniectomy had on their sibling relationship.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
The impact Halbach had on her friends and family members, however, is clear.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
That’s according to a new rapid analysis of the effects global warming had on the hurricane, released this evening by the Grantham Institute at Imperial College in London.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
DeWitt has described the effect that her ex-husband, the classicist David Levene, had on her understanding of what writing could be.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
There is no denying the impact Selena Quintanilla has had on the Latin music world and pop culture at large.
—Evan Burke, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
Patrick Salland, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
The expansive map can help support future research that explores the influence Roman roads had on connectivity and migration as well as disease transmission, and the long-term effects these events had on the empire, experts say.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Even though Chicago had interest, the price tag that the Jets had on Johnson ended up being too high.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Last August, Julianne opened up about the impact that Derek's wife, Hayley Erbert, undergoing an emergency craniectomy had on their sibling relationship.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
The impact Halbach had on her friends and family members, however, is clear.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
That’s according to a new rapid analysis of the effects global warming had on the hurricane, released this evening by the Grantham Institute at Imperial College in London.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
DeWitt has described the effect that her ex-husband, the classicist David Levene, had on her understanding of what writing could be.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
There is no denying the impact Selena Quintanilla has had on the Latin music world and pop culture at large.
—Evan Burke, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for had on
Verb
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In fact, the term itself was an epithet throughout the founding era, a way to describe ignorant and easily deceived popular majorities, perpetually vulnerable to demagogues.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Of course someone like Denji would fall for it, and in a way, the desire to be deceived is actually an important aspect of romantic feelings.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And nobody likes to be tricked.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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What a treat to be tricked thusly.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The throw is crafted with acrylic, but don’t be fooled by its price; the intricate, woven yarn resembles that of chenille, with a buttery-smooth texture that feels luxuriously soft to the touch.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Either way, somebody’s getting fooled.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Hundreds of baskets holding young oysters called spat are strung along a line that floats on the surface and sways like a long black snake in the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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One mobile, a cluster of white leaf shapes strung along long horizontal arcs, has the aloof grace of an albino peacock, turning with a gavotte rhythm.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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