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
The impact Halbach had on her friends and family members, however, is clear.
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Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Bugonia director Yorgos Lanthimos discusses the wildly different interpretations viewers have had on the film's shocking ending.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 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
Researchers recruited 2,000 participants for a series of experiments designed to test the effect taking photographs had on an individual’s enjoyment of an activity.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The study sample is also too small to know the exact impact the diseases had on Napoleon’s army.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 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
In Copeland’s view, the impact X’s success had on multiple people’s lives, particularly financially, should have afforded him the assistance of his former colleagues and associates.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Bugonia director Yorgos Lanthimos discusses the wildly different interpretations viewers have had on the film's shocking ending.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 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
Researchers recruited 2,000 participants for a series of experiments designed to test the effect taking photographs had on an individual’s enjoyment of an activity.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The study sample is also too small to know the exact impact the diseases had on Napoleon’s army.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 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
In Copeland’s view, the impact X’s success had on multiple people’s lives, particularly financially, should have afforded him the assistance of his former colleagues and associates.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 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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This likely wouldn't be the first time a dog tricked someone into being locked in a kennel, given the sheer number of those who work closely with animals.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Halloween treats are as sweet as ever, but the rising costs of candy may make consumers feel tricked this year.—
Melinda Yao,
NBC news,
29 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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