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
During a June 2019 interview with The Guardian, Phoebe opened up about the negative impact the success of Fleabag had on her family.
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Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Outside of playing six and a half games without Tua Tagovailoa last season, the challenges Miami had on the offensive line in 2024 weighed that team down like an anchor.
—Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
The documentary will show the impact making such raw and honest television had on the young actors who brought Degrassi to life.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Lattimore turns 30 next spring, with significantly more injuries on his ledger than McLaurin had on his.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Among Gen Xers, 37 percent of homebuyers and 68 percent of renters struggle to afford their regular housing payments—high figures which show how this generation is still suffering from the impact that the 2008 financial crisis had on their homebuying ambitions.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
The Congo itself was surely next, so the United States encouraged Sengier to send over what Union Minière had on hand.
—Big Think, 26 Aug. 2025
Below, Apa opens up about playing a version of himself in The Map That Leads to You, his favorite part about traveling all over Europe for the movie, the impact Riverdale had on his career, fatherhood and his dream movie role.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Rarely does a ninth round draft pick have as much impact on a Major League Baseball team as Milwaukee Brewers Isaac Colins has had on the Brewers.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Outside of playing six and a half games without Tua Tagovailoa last season, the challenges Miami had on the offensive line in 2024 weighed that team down like an anchor.
—Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
The documentary will show the impact making such raw and honest television had on the young actors who brought Degrassi to life.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Lattimore turns 30 next spring, with significantly more injuries on his ledger than McLaurin had on his.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Among Gen Xers, 37 percent of homebuyers and 68 percent of renters struggle to afford their regular housing payments—high figures which show how this generation is still suffering from the impact that the 2008 financial crisis had on their homebuying ambitions.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
The Congo itself was surely next, so the United States encouraged Sengier to send over what Union Minière had on hand.
—Big Think, 26 Aug. 2025
Below, Apa opens up about playing a version of himself in The Map That Leads to You, his favorite part about traveling all over Europe for the movie, the impact Riverdale had on his career, fatherhood and his dream movie role.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Rarely does a ninth round draft pick have as much impact on a Major League Baseball team as Milwaukee Brewers Isaac Colins has had on the Brewers.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for had on
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Boeing previously admitted that two of its 737 MAX flight technical pilots deceived the Federal Aviation Administration’s aircraft evaluation group about an aircraft part known as MCAS that affected the flight control system of the Boeing 737 MAX.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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While many followers recognized the scam early on, some were deceived and suffered financial loss.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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According to Noguera, Naso tricked Lambson by posing as a photographer for the Oakland A's, arranging to meet her at Fisherman's Wharf before driving her to Mount Tam, where her body was later discovered.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Tech support scams in which consumers are tricked by scammers into believing there is a problem with their computers that require the expensive services of scammers posing as customer support employees for the major tech companies constitute a major problem.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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After driving his team to the 1-yard line, Fields fooled the entire Steelers defense on a fourth down, faking a handoff and then high-stepping into the end zone untouched to take a 32-31 lead.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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And don’t be fooled by their small size — these dishes hold a surprising amount of food.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Had on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/had%20on. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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