as in to trick
to cause to believe what is untrue
you're having me on, aren't you, mate?
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Recent Examples of have on
In April, in the afterglow of winning his title, May was asked about the impact his coaching staff had on his team’s success.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
While New York is also known as the most expensive city to live in, there's plenty of fun to have on a shoestring.
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Cnt Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
But there’s no denying the global impact the newcomers had on the band, especially Nicks, who would go on to have a successful solo career as well.
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Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
What impact will America's negotiations with Iran have on gas prices?
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CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
While New York is also known as the most expensive city to live in, there's plenty of fun to have on a shoestring.
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Cnt Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
But there’s no denying the global impact the newcomers had on the band, especially Nicks, who would go on to have a successful solo career as well.
—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
What impact will America's negotiations with Iran have on gas prices?
—
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for have on
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The program trains itself to follow your eyeballs and then tries to trick players by moving the circles.
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Those sites were designed to look real enough to trick people into entering credit card details, passwords or other sensitive information.
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The thing is, a lot of people have a talent for deceiving the public.
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Park and weather officials alike emphasize to Grand Canyon visitors that hiking conditions can be deceiving.
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Don’t be fooled; this isn’t your typical museum.
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Don’t be fooled by its breezy ’60s-analog vintage pop sound.
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The convictions come after authorities connected the couple to the deaths of 11 dogs that the couple took in for training services.
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Beyond that there are long hallways with white tile floors and white walls that lead to rooms full of loud machines taking in, transforming and distributing large amounts of electricity throughout the building.
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“Have on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have%20on. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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