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
Georgia had eight players taken in this year’s NFL draft, giving it plenty of holes to fill.
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Connor Riley, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Washington is taking too much to begin with, and Californians shouldn’t have to fight to get back what never should have been taken in the first place.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
On Wednesday, lawmakers fully passed a budget bill that maintained school funding at last year’s level, increased funding for a scholarship program that goes to private schools and spends more general revenue than the state is expected to take in.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The victim, who suffered wounds to his chest and abdomen, was taken in critical condition to UChicago Medicine where he was later pronounced dead.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
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Connor Riley, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Washington is taking too much to begin with, and Californians shouldn’t have to fight to get back what never should have been taken in the first place.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
On Wednesday, lawmakers fully passed a budget bill that maintained school funding at last year’s level, increased funding for a scholarship program that goes to private schools and spends more general revenue than the state is expected to take in.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The victim, who suffered wounds to his chest and abdomen, was taken in critical condition to UChicago Medicine where he was later pronounced dead.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take in
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This method involves tricking an employee or person with elevated access into giving up their password.—
Marybel Rodriguez,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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In a way, deadheading is used to trick plants into blooming again and again.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The same day that the nanny allegedly beat Walter, other caregivers slapped and flogged his siblings, including with shoes and wooden sticks.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The variety includes Indian, regional Goan, Italian, international buffet, and a poolside venue.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
Verb
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To manage capacity, the shelter also relied on 968 foster volunteers to temporarily house animals.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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They will be flown on a flight arranged by the State Department to a specialist quarantine facility in Nebraska previously used to house patients in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
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The complaint also claims that the image deceives customers into thinking Lipa has endorsed the product and dilutes her brand identity.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Berger also warned against attempts by Israelis to deceive foreign agents, stressing that any contact is a serious offense.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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According to a source briefed on the situation, the illness was contained to the Victoire.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The public ferry contains a ramp, but wheelchair users arriving by the small guest-only boats will need assistance getting on and off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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It's designed to accommodate a second seat, allowing families to expand without needing an entirely new stroller.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Subscribers can customize boxes to accommodate their dog's specific dietary restrictions.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Give Plants Enough Space Don’t be fooled by the size of the seedling at planting time.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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Other investigations showed Darsee had fooled co-authors of many papers that dated back to his college days at Notre Dame.—
Lawrence K. Altman,
STAT,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Sometimes this involved simple in-person observations.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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But should the state get involved in zoning?—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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“Take in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20in. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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