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 Today, visitors to the property can go on tours, take in the smells of roses and herbs — and of course, taste the wine. — Simone Jasper july 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026 As the Miami Heat’s summer league finishes its work in Las Vegas in the coming days, most of the Heat’s top executives will be in Miami on Thursday to take in a big day for the organization. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 An outdoor sauna, hot tub, and cold plunge are enticing draws no matter the season, while an full alfresco dining set up and fire pit surrounded by lounge seating provide a comfy place to unwind and take in the surrounding views. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026 Players taken after the 10th round may be paid up to $150,000 without counting against the bonus pool, so the best prospects taken in Rounds 11 through 20 rarely end up signing. — Keith Law, New York Times, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for take in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for take in

Verb

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

Verb

Major companies that have strong confidence in Morocco and its industrial upgrading include Stellantis, which is investing more than $1 billion to expand its automotive plant, while Gotion High-Tech is building an electric battery gigafactory.

— Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
The case against Tristan previously included three counts of rape, six counts of actual bodily harm and two counts of human trafficking.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 July 2026

Definition of include

Verb

An inmate housed in the medical unit at the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center near Elk Grove died early Tuesday after deputies found the person unresponsive in a cell, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
The bespoke trunk, and the coveted trophy housed inside, will make their way to the pitch for the first time at the final game of the competition, which takes place next Sunday in New Jersey.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2026

Definition of house

Verb

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

Verb

During Arriaga’s autopsy, medical examiners found her blood to contain the opiate Demerol at 793 nanograms per milliliter, according to the warrant.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Each cluster contained a simple RLC resonator — a resistor, capacitor, and inductor, a combination that creates an oscillating electrical signal at a particular frequency.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026

Definition of contain

Verb

What’s standing between the Trail Blazers and a bunch of public money for a stadium deal is their willingness to accommodate this council.

— Jason Quick, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Curtis said the chain is testing menu items like Whopper Bites and protein-forward bowls, partly to accommodate the shifting tastes of GLP-1 users.

— Hallie Jackson, NBC news, 19 July 2026

Definition of accommodate

Verb

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

Definition of fool

Verb

On August 18, Trump bought at least $250,000 in stock in two defense contractors involved in producing components of the F-22 Raptor jet – RTX and Boeing – as well as at least $100,000 in stock in a third, Northrop Grumman.

— Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Scientists not involved in the study praised it but also offered some reasons to be cautious.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026