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
Then, there’s the hammerlock the Titans have on the Big West Midfielder of the Year Award.
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Brian Robin, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Many are noticing the impact their reliance on technology has had on their relationships, and are craving real personal connections.
—Staff Author, Parents, 7 June 2026
McNabb, who had on a cage to protect his face, is Vegas’ best defensive defenseman.
—Mark Anderson, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
The impact that social media platforms have on teenagers is another obvious concern for many.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
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Brian Robin, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Many are noticing the impact their reliance on technology has had on their relationships, and are craving real personal connections.
—Staff Author, Parents, 7 June 2026
McNabb, who had on a cage to protect his face, is Vegas’ best defensive defenseman.
—Mark Anderson, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
The impact that social media platforms have on teenagers is another obvious concern for many.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for have on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for have on
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Mailings of replacement cards began in March — and around that time, warnings went out that scammers might take advantage of the change to trick people into handing over personal information.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Parents aren’t trying to trick kids into eating vegetables.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condo deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.—
Jay Weaver
June 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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The Allies went to extraordinary lengths to deceive the enemy, suggesting that the attack would focus on the Pas-de-Calais, the narrowest point of the English Channel.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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But don’t be fooled, Shoshone is well worth exploring in its own right.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Don’t be fooled by its petite silhouette—the bag still offers plenty of room for well beyond your wallet and keys.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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Davis and her crew flew in from Seattle to take in all the events during the celebration.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The new survey, taken in May, is being released as the justices are about to hand down some of their biggest decisions of the term.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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“Have on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have%20on. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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