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
One of the major differences between Huang and Raman’s campaigns was the amount of cash each had on hand to reach out to voters.
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Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
And what leverage might that predator have had on the criminal justice system of Putnam County?
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Many are noticing the impact their reliance on technology has had on their relationships, and are craving real personal connections.
—Staff Author, Parents, 7 June 2026
McNabb, who had on a cage to protect his face, is Vegas’ best defensive defenseman.
—Mark Anderson, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Out of the Shadows has the propulsive storytelling of a high-stakes political thriller and exposes the biggest cover-up in human history, and the deeply personal, harrowing toll Jay's pursuit of the truth had on him and his family.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
That’s the type of impact Adelman had on Spoelstra.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
And while subsequent analysis cast doubt on the scale of the effect that social media had on the outcome, the relationship never mended.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Trump has repeatedly downplayed inflation risks for Americans and the toll that higher gas prices have had on their finances.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
And what leverage might that predator have had on the criminal justice system of Putnam County?
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Many are noticing the impact their reliance on technology has had on their relationships, and are craving real personal connections.
—Staff Author, Parents, 7 June 2026
McNabb, who had on a cage to protect his face, is Vegas’ best defensive defenseman.
—Mark Anderson, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Out of the Shadows has the propulsive storytelling of a high-stakes political thriller and exposes the biggest cover-up in human history, and the deeply personal, harrowing toll Jay's pursuit of the truth had on him and his family.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
That’s the type of impact Adelman had on Spoelstra.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
And while subsequent analysis cast doubt on the scale of the effect that social media had on the outcome, the relationship never mended.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Trump has repeatedly downplayed inflation risks for Americans and the toll that higher gas prices have had on their finances.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for had on
Verb
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The problem is, most people feel deceived when the person in front of them doesn't match the profile.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Do not be deceived by this seemingly simple question.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
Verb
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While the war ended years before, the hostility spread from the stands — with skirmishes among supporters — into the field, when Maradona tricked the referee and the world with the World Cup’s most infamous goal, punching the ball into the net with his fist above England’s goalie Peter Shilton.—
Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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The sample that tricked the most people came from a robot Bram Stoker.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Don’t be fooled; this isn’t your typical museum.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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Don’t be fooled by its breezy ’60s-analog vintage pop sound.—
Daniel Kohn,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The brand’s beaded bikinis and one-pieces stay relatively streamlined in silhouette, but are adorned with playful rainbow beads strung along straps and ties, translating its accessory language into a new category.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Last fall, loops of razor-wire fencing were strung along the Rio Grande in the Big Bend area, a remote region of far West Texas.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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“Had on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/had%20on. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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