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
The Rangers’ clubhouse acknowledged the pure dominance and impact deGrom has had on the team so far this season.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2025
The flooding that was seen on Tuesday has also raised new concerns about the impact weather can have on a detention facility that is composed of heavy-duty tents.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Though some expressed gratitude for the return, others shared concerns about the disproportionate impact the changes in busing have had on minority students.
—Grace Fridy, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
American Baptist College recently celebrated its 100th year and hosted a centennial celebration of the impact the small-but-mighty-school has had on Nashville and beyond.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2025
The flooding that was seen on Tuesday has also raised new concerns about the impact weather can have on a detention facility that is composed of heavy-duty tents.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Though some expressed gratitude for the return, others shared concerns about the disproportionate impact the changes in busing have had on minority students.
—Grace Fridy, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
American Baptist College recently celebrated its 100th year and hosted a centennial celebration of the impact the small-but-mighty-school has had on Nashville and beyond.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for have on
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Madeline is pissed that Riri brought that kind of energy into their sacred space and Ronnie is mad at Riri for tricking her into getting her there then embarrassing her in front of company.—
Stacia Brown,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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This is exactly how scammers trick people into giving up personal details, login credentials, or even payment information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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Step two: Defend against junk fees These nefarious fees are designed either to confuse or deceive consumers.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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Several state legislators and other state officials will testify that they were deceived by the conspirators regarding the operations of Phoenix Solutions, according to prosecutors.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Verb
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While denim remains a primary component of global fashion at every price point, don’t let its ubiquity and casual vibe fool you.—
Simon Mainwaring,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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But don’t let its impressive storage space fool you — the case folds in on itself to create a compact roll that’s easy to stow in suitcases and handbags.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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The feathery touch inside the paint, the takes in transition to the basket, and the deep range shooting that forces defenders to race out to him.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Kolin was taken in for questioning and then later that day charged with the homicide.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
8 July 2025
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“Have on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have%20on. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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