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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3
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
The second round also included the selection of three more players from national champion Ohio State, which had four players taken in the first round.
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Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2025
After falling out of the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday, Sanders wasn't even the first quarterback taken in the second round Friday.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Here’s what to know about the Oregon product taken in the sixth round.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2025
Stewart’s path particularly mirrors Turner’s, as both were five-star prospects who went to SEC programs and then became one of the first defenders taken in their respective Draft.
—David Wilson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
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Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2025
After falling out of the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday, Sanders wasn't even the first quarterback taken in the second round Friday.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Here’s what to know about the Oregon product taken in the sixth round.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2025
Stewart’s path particularly mirrors Turner’s, as both were five-star prospects who went to SEC programs and then became one of the first defenders taken in their respective Draft.
—David Wilson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take in
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Deceptive tactics trick users into providing biometric data unknowingly.—
Mohamed Lazzouni,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The light from screens can trick your brain into staying awake.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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Then Mitchell got hot in the clutch, scoring nine points on 3-of-4 shooting from three-point range in overtime after a shaky first half that included 0-of-4 shooting from the field.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The rear compartment houses the power cable, two cleaning pads, and the safety cord.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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Consider this compact case that’s ready to house your passport.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Jurors found Peters guilty in August for using someone else’s security badge to give an expert affiliated with My Pillow chief executive Mike Lindell access to the Mesa County election system and deceiving other officials about that person’s identity.—
Colleen Slevin,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
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Stribling tried to deceive officers by saying Bailei was shot in a robbery, The Detroit News reported.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Fires were contained, and no casualties were reported.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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Other upcoming vehicles will also be developed to accommodate traditional internal combustion, hybrids and E-power.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The government has since decided to reopen the application process to accommodate new applications.—
Marta Abbà,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
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That was probably a terrible decision, in fairness, but Meazza responded by faking a shot to fool a defender, then teed up Piola to score.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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While the towering shoes may seem intimidating, don’t let their large, often chunky heels fool you: PLatform shoes are among the most comfortable heels in any wardrobe.—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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His work involved securing software using AI to find and close any loopholes where someone could exploit a vulnerability in the code.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Expected to finalize by June 1, the agreement values the company at $25 billion—significantly boosting Guo’s net worth, even though she’s no longer involved in the company.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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