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
While speaking at the United Nations in July 2022 on Nelson Mandela International Day, Prince Harry spoke about the impact the photos of his mother from that visit had on him.
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Stephanie Kaloi, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Research like Kovacs’ has shown the negative impact fatigue has on hitting accuracy – and this was five-and-a-half hours of the best physicality and mental stamina on display.
—Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Jarred pickles are something of an essential accouterment to have on hand, especially in a Southern kitchen.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
At the ribbon cutting ceremony, Vecchiarelli highlighted the impact the plant will have on the region’s dairies, estimating that some 200 milk trucks from around Texas will supply the plant daily.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Stephanie Kaloi, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Research like Kovacs’ has shown the negative impact fatigue has on hitting accuracy – and this was five-and-a-half hours of the best physicality and mental stamina on display.
—Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Jarred pickles are something of an essential accouterment to have on hand, especially in a Southern kitchen.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
At the ribbon cutting ceremony, Vecchiarelli highlighted the impact the plant will have on the region’s dairies, estimating that some 200 milk trucks from around Texas will supply the plant daily.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for have on
Verb
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Now the abductees are required to trick others in turn.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the hacking campaigns Proofpoint analyzed, cybercriminals attempted to trick users into downloading and installing Stealerium as an attachment or a web link, luring victims with typical bait like a fake payment or invoice.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Looks can be deceiving, Cali said.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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There is some relief on the way, but do not be deceived.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hurricanes explained by Ginger Zee Don't be fooled by the lack of tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Basin.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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After driving his team to the 1-yard line, Fields fooled the entire Steelers defense on a fourth down, faking a handoff and then high-stepping into the end zone untouched to take a 32-31 lead.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Likewise the Wimbledon final, which Sinner took in four sets in an another good-but-not-great contest.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Whether you’ll be overwhelmed by couch gravity or take in the action at your favorite sports bar with friends and Fantasy Football cohorts, opening weekend is a big deal for NFL fans.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Have on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have%20on. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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