TAKE IN Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words

take in

verb

Definition of take in

as in to trick

to cause to believe what is untrue a fellow passenger on the cruise completely took me in when he claimed to be the owner of a major software company

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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in to include

to have as part of a whole this report takes in all the latest information on the subject

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as in to house

to provide with living quarters or shelter took in the stray dog

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

eject
evict

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of take in But that misses the delight Arzner took in her stars and in the backlot drama of the studios. — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026 Davis took in about 46%, with a third candidate who had dropped out of the race picking up another 3%. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 As Cook’s business manager from the 1990s through 2008, McCauley, a former corrections officer, managed every penny that Cook took in as his stand-up career took off, the trailer notes. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 The boy was taken in critical condition to Mount Sinai Hospital where he later was pronounced dead. — Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for take in

Verb

Artificial intelligence bots posing as immigration lawyers are increasingly prevalent on social media, where their goal is to trick immigrants and their families into paying out thousands of dollars.

— Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
Proponents argue this reveals the AI's full capabilities, including potential for cyberattacks, while critics warn of severe risks like AI wreaking havoc, creating viruses, or tricking humans.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of trick

Verb

Other Dayton-area businesses — including a Lego store and a root beer shop — temporarily altered their logos to include beavers in a show of solidarity.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Authorities have introduced new rules in recent years, including a cap on the maximum number of climbers per day and requiring them to take a brief class about hiking safety.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of include

Verb

Heinz’s London office houses a working chef’s kitchen where recipes are tested every week, and retail partners are brought in to taste products.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Florida houses 11 sites controlled by the National Parks Service, which includes three National Parks in South Florida, located in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of house

Verb

Jury Duty has managed to deceive two unsuspecting do-gooders with civic duty and a company retreat.

— Peter White, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
In this book’s scenario, an explosion at the Siberian lab sets loose a virus that has been designed to spread rapidly, deceive medical professionals, and produce a 100% fatality rate.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of deceive

Verb

The Cohen Building originally housed the Social Security Administration, an important piece of the New Deal legacy, and contains frescoes painted in the 1940s by famed artist Seymour Fogel on the entrance lobby walls, Okin said.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Paul Robinson is accused of hiding a safe containing drugs and cash.

— Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of contain

Verb

Intended to accommodate a predominantly residential urban coastal development pattern in areas that can support additional height and intensity while improving the provision of neighborhood commercial uses.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
In Ellington, there are some departments that still work five days, and some work a half day on Fridays to accommodate programs.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of accommodate

Verb

Today, some are convincing enough to fool experts, helped along by a market where documentation is scarce and comprehensive catalogs and archives are rare.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
No case illustrates the ease with which they are fooled like the confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of fool

Verb

Instead, the watermarking provides statistical evidence that suggests whether AI was involved.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
The investigation began after the sheriff's office received reports of possible fraudulent sales involving RVs placed on consignment in March.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026