SUCK IN Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

suck in

verb

Definition of suck in

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 Available in either black or white, this round insect trap uses UV lights and a fan to lure and suck in nearby flying pests with ease. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 But not everything gets sucked in. — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 4 June 2026 This colorful shooter game will suck in hours of your time as there is tons of content to explore in the open world, like side quests and dungeons. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026 Helicopters hover over the HeloPod, then suck in water through a snorkel-like device. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for suck in

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In an era when AI generates convincing falsehoods at scale and a third of teenagers report being deceived by fake content online, the ability to weigh evidence critically is not an academic exercise but a plain necessity.

— Rajiv Vinnakota, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Andreas Schjelderup opened the scoring with a spectacular cross-shot that deceived Jordan Pickford and, although Jude Bellingham struck back for England in first-half stoppage time, Norway looked the more likely winners as the second period wore on.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of deceive

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Forced to drink it herself to try to trick Mysaria, who finds out anyway.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Therefore, by sending a low-voltage electrical pulse to either antenna, scientists can trick the cockroach into turning in the opposite direction, effectively allowing operators to steer the living robot via remote control.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026

Definition of trick

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You may be fooled into joining a brokerage with high fees, poor investment options or other red flags.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Jairzinho, Brazil vs Italy, 1970 Jairzinho steals in to give Brazil a two-goal lead with 20 minutes left, controlling the ball with his thigh and then failing to connect with his finish, which is enough to fool goalkeeper Enrico Albertosi.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026

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