as in to trick
to cause to believe what is untrue
you're having me on, aren't you, mate?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of have on
Irish police Commissioner Justin Kelly said enforcement would be ramped up because protesters were illegally blockading critical infrastructure and endangering public safety because of the impact gas shortages could have on emergency response from paramedics and firefighters.
—
Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
One concern is the impact this relentless drumbeat of on-air coverage has on policymakers, politicians, and the public.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Is there any special equipment or ingredients that bakers should maybe have on hand?
—Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Another insider claimed Edoardo is concerned about the potential repercussions his father-in-law's scandal will have on his work.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for have on
Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
One concern is the impact this relentless drumbeat of on-air coverage has on policymakers, politicians, and the public.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Is there any special equipment or ingredients that bakers should maybe have on hand?
—Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Another insider claimed Edoardo is concerned about the potential repercussions his father-in-law's scandal will have on his work.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for have on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for have on
Verb
-
Don’t let Sewanee, Tennessee’s, tiny size trick you into dismissing it.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
-
But in the end, the gang manages to trick Soldier Boy into going for an empty tube while Frenchie dons a gas mask and pours out the virus.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The firm says it was deceived again in June 2022, when IQHQ restructured and moved investor interests into a Delaware limited partnership structure.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
-
Memento has withstood the test of time, thanks to memorable performances, intricately layered storytelling, and what the film ultimately reveals about our all-too-human willingness to deceive ourselves in order to escape unpleasant truths.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
And last month, the FBI announced that individuals associated with Russian intelligence were posing as Signal’s security department to fool American government officials and journalists into providing information that would allow the hackers to take over their accounts.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 2026
-
Many a hunter has been fooled into giving up too soon.—
Bruce Brady,
Outdoor Life,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The shelter takes in about 350 animals each year, providing each one with medical attention, including spaying/neutering, vaccines, a microchip, testing for common illnesses, dewormer and flea and heartworm prevention.—
Amanda Rosa
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
-
The college basketball transfer portal opened at midnight on Tuesday, while UConn was still in its locker room taking in its loss to Michigan in the national championship game Monday night.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Have on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have%20on. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
