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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But savvy marketing campaigns and partnerships with major employers have tricked consumers into turning back to payday loans.—
Christopher Greenwood,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Each filing season brings new tactics designed to trick taxpayers into revealing personal information or claiming refunds they are not entitled to receive.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nope, that's not your eyes deceiving you.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Months after the girl had died, a DCF worker investigating a complaint related to Torres-García’s younger sister was deceived by the children’s mother during a video chat with a person the child’s mother asked to impersonate the child, according to the agency.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But don’t let that demure and goofy personality fool you!—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Tatum then isolated against the Spurs big man, fooled him with an up-fake, finished at the rim and smiled after being shoved to the ground.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jonas looks around, taking in every detail of the trees, sky and gravel.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Most American adults now agree that the platforms should require age verification, according to a survey taken in October.—
Ramesh Ponnuru,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Have on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have%20on. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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