1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of take in
Since Texas began busing asylum seekers to Chicago in 2022, the city has taken in tens of thousands of new arrivals—many of them Venezuelans.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
And don’t forget to take in the surrounding Carpathian Mountain landscape with its misty dense forest and nearby castles and medieval towns that are equally worthy of a visit.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Outside, a private entertainment paradise awaits with a vanishing-edge pool, sitting areas with fire pits, a drop-down screen and projector, and outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven — all of which takes in an expansive view of the second fairway and open sky.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Photo taken in Bosa, Oristano, Sardinia, Italy.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
And don’t forget to take in the surrounding Carpathian Mountain landscape with its misty dense forest and nearby castles and medieval towns that are equally worthy of a visit.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Outside, a private entertainment paradise awaits with a vanishing-edge pool, sitting areas with fire pits, a drop-down screen and projector, and outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven — all of which takes in an expansive view of the second fairway and open sky.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Photo taken in Bosa, Oristano, Sardinia, Italy.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take in
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Maybe not that play exactly, just the fact USC would try to trick Notre Dame because the Trojans weren’t going to beat them conventionally.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Poor Rosemary is tricked by those closest to her through what is quite literally a hellish pregnancy, culminating in an unforgettable ending and an enduring performance from a wide-eyed Farrow.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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Saudi and Emirati private sector investments also span several projects, including an agreement with the United Arab Emirates's renewable champion Masdar to produce 1,000 megawatts of energy.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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Siemens is investing €650 million ($754 million) in decarbonizing its business, which includes electrifying its 43,000 strong global vehicle fleet by 2030.—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Away from the ship, Barton was spending much of her time in a warehouse called Los Fosos, four long buildings housing hundreds of reconcentrados who were dying so quickly their graves went unnamed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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In the first few months that initiative has closed down two homeless camps, including a prominent one in Fountain Square, and housed 30 people living in them, according to project leaders.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
15 Oct. 2025
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Despite being deceived, Stone, who dated Garfield for four years, conceded that the actor's dedication to the secret was honorable.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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That’s 14 years of dreaming, dissolving, romanticizing, escaping, and sometimes deceiving ourselves.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
19 Oct. 2025
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Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, which can alter the pH balance of urine.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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The popcorn may contain undeclared peanuts, posing a serious risk of allergic reactions.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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The planes have a range of 7,750 miles, and can accommodate up to 13 passengers.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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In total, Cotino aims to accommodate around 1,900 residential units across a 618-acre site.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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Do not let the dashing green velvet suit, the yellow leather gloves, the silk cravat or the pencil-thin mustache, a tonsorial touch that suggests the matinee idols of yesteryear, fool you.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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But don’t be fooled into thinking that’s the norm.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Risk assessment involves not only the amygdala but also the insula, which lies next to it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Piastri was unhappy with the move, but McLaren opted against intervening during the race, which would have involved asking Norris to give the place back.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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