HAS ON Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

has on

verb

present tense third-person singular of have on, chiefly British

as in tricks

to cause to believe what is untrue you're having me on, aren't you, mate?

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Recent Examples of has on For the cover of the July 27, 2026, issue, the artist Marcellus Hall portrayed the effect that global warming has on subway riders. — Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 The oceanfront resort has on-site dining and rooms with optional Atlantic views. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 By elevating awareness of forensic pathology and offering structured, hands-on exposure, medical schools can help students see the profound impact this field has on communities. — Gregory McDonald, STAT, 13 July 2026 Anne Arundel County recognizes the impact this incident has on businesses in the area. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 12 July 2026 In her moving podcast, Ursula shares her family's story and explores the generational trauma and lasting impact the Vietnam War has on veterans. — Janet W. Lee, NPR, 3 July 2026 Policymakers can also develop metrics to assess the impact AI has on many aspects of human and environmental well-being. — Dipesh Navsaria, The Conversation, 29 June 2026 The only way scientists can even infer the presence of dark matter is via its interaction with gravity, and the impact that this interaction has on objects made of traditional matter like stars. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 June 2026 That’s the effect Michelle has on people. — Garrett Kennell, IndieWire, 1 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for has on

Verb

In effect, RedHook tricks the phone into connecting to its own powerful debugging controls, giving the malware deeper access without a computer.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Exterior walls, similarly, may be warmer than an interior wall, which tricks the thermostat and causes the AC to run longer than necessary.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 July 2026

Definition of tricks

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The complaint also claims that the image deceives customers into thinking Lipa has endorsed the product and dilutes her brand identity.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.

— Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025

Definition of deceives

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Idaho law mandates that kids age 14 or younger wear a life jacket on the water, according to the city.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 22 June 2026
For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026