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
Chief Thomas also acknowledged the emotional toll the incident has had on passengers, witnesses and first responders.
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Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The Republican-majority body had on Tuesday confirmed Warsh to a 14-year term on the Fed’s seven-member Board of Governors.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 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
When asked about the federal deficit, 66% of Democrats and 62% of Republicans agreed, a more aligned view than Americans had on healthcare costs, inflation, or jobs.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 13 May 2026
At the exhibition’s opening last week, Saleh described the transformative effect the work had on many of the women commissioned for the piece.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
The jury heard some testimony about the effect Steven’s abduction had on his older brother, but the appeal argued that further testimony about that issue was improperly excluded by the court.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Joe Killian, SummerStage founder and City Parks Foundation board member, marveled at the growth and impact that the annual event has had on the local community over the past four decades.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
Now grown up, Siwa opened up on Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast in April 2024 about the impact her financial success has had on her family.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The Republican-majority body had on Tuesday confirmed Warsh to a 14-year term on the Fed’s seven-member Board of Governors.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 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
When asked about the federal deficit, 66% of Democrats and 62% of Republicans agreed, a more aligned view than Americans had on healthcare costs, inflation, or jobs.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 13 May 2026
At the exhibition’s opening last week, Saleh described the transformative effect the work had on many of the women commissioned for the piece.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
The jury heard some testimony about the effect Steven’s abduction had on his older brother, but the appeal argued that further testimony about that issue was improperly excluded by the court.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Joe Killian, SummerStage founder and City Parks Foundation board member, marveled at the growth and impact that the annual event has had on the local community over the past four decades.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
Now grown up, Siwa opened up on Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast in April 2024 about the impact her financial success has had on her family.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for had on
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The return of Prince in the 11th over earned Lukcnow wickets of Devdutt Padikkal, who got deceived by a slower ball, and struggling Jitesh Sharma, who top-edged a pull shot to Pant behind the wickets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
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The lawsuit alleged that Capital One deceived customers about interest rates related to some of its savings account options, according to court filings on the settlement website.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
Verb
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And thousands of New Yorkers have been tricked and trapped, and taken here.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
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Prosecutors further alleged Michael was tricked by O’Donnell into going to a vacant home in Kentucky for HVAC repairs on September 19, 2022, according to KCRA.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Those who love a bagel aren't to be fooled though, and the hearty breakfast sandwich has been missed since being removed from the menu in 2021.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Give Plants Enough Space Don’t be fooled by the size of the seedling at planting time.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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The show is strung along by archival content.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Above them, flags from Latin American countries are strung along the ceiling.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Had on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/had%20on. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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