as in to deceive
to cause to believe what is untrue
she was sucked in by a scam that was run by a shady outfit selling time-shares
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Recent Examples of suck in
Now that that’s out of the way: This movie sucks, and Sandler sucks in it.
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Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 30 July 2025
In between the first and second quarters, Clark put her hand on her chest as if to suck in more air.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Canela, who her owner describes as a 'blackhole of love' always prepared to suck in affection, appeared to adore her special moment in the spotlight.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 3 June 2025
This is what sucking in your stomach does to your abdominal cavity.
—Dana Solomon, Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2025
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Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 30 July 2025
In between the first and second quarters, Clark put her hand on her chest as if to suck in more air.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Canela, who her owner describes as a 'blackhole of love' always prepared to suck in affection, appeared to adore her special moment in the spotlight.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 3 June 2025
This is what sucking in your stomach does to your abdominal cavity.
—Dana Solomon, Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suck in
Verb
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September can deceive like a knuckleball.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Predatory resellers - including Live Nation itself - should no longer be allowed to gouge and deceive fans under the guise of access to live music.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
19 Sep. 2025
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Although Louverture had resigned from his position as governor-general of the colony in May, in June 1802 one of Leclerc’s generals tricked Louverture into a meeting, summarily arrested him, along with his wife and children, and then forced them all onto a ship destined for France.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday, a federal judge will begin hearing the Federal Trade Commission’s case against Amazon that alleges the company intentionally used manipulative practices to trick customers into signing up for the Prime membership service, and knowingly complicated the cancellation process.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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The movie is based on the true story of British Intelligence operatives using unprecedented strategic operations to fool Nazi leadership and help change the course of World War II.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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Don’t be fooled, there is intention.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Suck in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suck%20in. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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