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
Just look at the impact Team USA hockey’s Olympic gold medal had on the sport in the United States.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
One more piece of confusion was the impact fuel surcharges had on margins.
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Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Many of the states who have adopted child tax credits really accelerated their adoptions and their expansions after seeing the immediate and direct effects that the temporary federal child tax credit in 2021 had on families' finances.
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Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson opened the meeting by acknowledging the impact the shootings have had on victims’ families and the broader community.
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Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
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?
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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.
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Staff Author,
Parents,
7 June 2026
McNabb, who had on a cage to protect his face, is Vegas’ best defensive defenseman.
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Mark Anderson,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
One more piece of confusion was the impact fuel surcharges had on margins.
—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Many of the states who have adopted child tax credits really accelerated their adoptions and their expansions after seeing the immediate and direct effects that the temporary federal child tax credit in 2021 had on families' finances.
—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson opened the meeting by acknowledging the impact the shootings have had on victims’ families and the broader community.
—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for had on
Verb
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Dana, falling in love with Zorro and out of love with Diego, and being deceived by both, is sublimely affecting.
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In nearly half of all scams, 49% of the victims were also deceived into personally sending money to the scammers.
Verb
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Ricky Saints tricked the referee into thinking Lil Yachty used the kendo stick on him, and after traveling all the way to Riyadh, Yachty was tossed out just minutes into the match.
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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.
Verb
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Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.
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The fluffy blooms on mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) look pretty in pink, but don’t be fooled by their dainty appearance.
Verb
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There’s a reason they’re strung along restaurant patios and hung for wedding receptions.
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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.
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“Had on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/had%20on. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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