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
If successful, the state would be the latest of roughly 20 states to impose such a ban amid rising concerns about the adverse effects phones have on kids.
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Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Both Wall Street and Main Street are on edge about the impact AI will have on the job market, and the impact the Iran war will have on the energy market.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
The Wildcats’ hot 3-point shooting gave them the necessary cushion, considering the advantage Oklahoma State had on the glass (31-23), and their defense showed up in a major way.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The solar superstorm also demonstrated the negative impact that such space weather can have on space technology, a risk that drives the desire of researchers to develop better space weather prediction.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Both Wall Street and Main Street are on edge about the impact AI will have on the job market, and the impact the Iran war will have on the energy market.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
The Wildcats’ hot 3-point shooting gave them the necessary cushion, considering the advantage Oklahoma State had on the glass (31-23), and their defense showed up in a major way.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The solar superstorm also demonstrated the negative impact that such space weather can have on space technology, a risk that drives the desire of researchers to develop better space weather prediction.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for have on
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The Dolphins have wasted years trying to trick tomorrow like that.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Already, scammers use audio and video deepfakes to trick individuals into giving them money, passwords, or other data, and the next step is to move beyond individuals and on to businesses, where the potential payouts are much, much larger.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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Defamation, which refers to a false statement of fact that is reputationally damaging, and false light, which is a technically true statement but is presented in a highly deceiving fashion, are other possible legal actions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Looks, too, can be deceiving for those not on the grounds.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Trump proves experts got fooled again.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The quick shot that fooled Wallstedt was MacKinnon’s NHL-leading 43rd of the season.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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The images, which were taken in 2008 in Cape Town, South Africa, show Dion lounging on her back, gazing off into the distance, and enjoying the sun.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Previous observations of the Milky Way have been like snapshots taken in different spots of the same city, Longmore explained.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Have on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have%20on. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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