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
This offers us a moment to consider the profound influence the Iranian Revolution and Persian migration have had on Los Angeles.
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Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Noem is expected to tell Senate Judiciary Committee members about the toll the funding pause has had on Americans, including making air travel more challenging as Transportation Security Administration employees work without pay.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Mar. 2026
While office consolidations in media are a common occurrence (even at CBS), 57th Street served as a metaphorical and literal buffer on the influence that CBS had on the newsmagazine, which has long operated with a high degree of independence.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Lewis will also speak at the event and is expected to highlight the effect immigration actions have had on her district.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
Not to mention the physical and mental toll his shoulder injury has had on him.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
It cannot be understated how much impact this man had on the world, particularly those who knew him closely.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Jackson has spoken in-depth about the impact the assassination has had on him and the country.
—Astrid Kayembe, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 17 Feb. 2026
Many a thesis could be written about the pull Wuthering Heights has had on a certain strain of pop star.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Noem is expected to tell Senate Judiciary Committee members about the toll the funding pause has had on Americans, including making air travel more challenging as Transportation Security Administration employees work without pay.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Mar. 2026
While office consolidations in media are a common occurrence (even at CBS), 57th Street served as a metaphorical and literal buffer on the influence that CBS had on the newsmagazine, which has long operated with a high degree of independence.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Lewis will also speak at the event and is expected to highlight the effect immigration actions have had on her district.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
Not to mention the physical and mental toll his shoulder injury has had on him.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
It cannot be understated how much impact this man had on the world, particularly those who knew him closely.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Jackson has spoken in-depth about the impact the assassination has had on him and the country.
—Astrid Kayembe, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 17 Feb. 2026
Many a thesis could be written about the pull Wuthering Heights has had on a certain strain of pop star.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for had on
Verb
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Women who could be trampled by men, conned, deceived.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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In addition, the complaint alleges that Walmart deceived customers by falsely claiming that 100% of customer tips would go to drivers.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The scam reportedly tricked Russian drone operators into giving away the location of their Starlink terminals, allowing Ukrainian artillery and drones to target them.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
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The people staffing the scam centers might have been tricked by a false job ad.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Don’t be fooled by the name; despite its slouchy appearance, this shoulder purse can fit a laptop, a notebook, a small makeup bag, and more.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Stallings hung the breaking ball and Bader wasn’t fooled.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Christmas lights glow above, strung along the streetlamps, incongruous against the heavy security presence that dominates the scene.—
Keir Simmons,
NBC news,
19 Dec. 2025
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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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“Had on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/had%20on. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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