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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The lack of border security created real problems for Americans, including crimes such as human trafficking and drug smuggling.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Agents and forensic experts from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) recovered and analyzed key evidence from the Tesla attack, including Molotov cocktails allegedly used in the arson.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The plant will be able to house up to 28 production lines.—
Amy Neff Roth,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Although backpacks can be upgraded to house more loot, most of what’s found will quickly fill up your inventory after just a couple of minutes searching.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 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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So Koester compiled a database that now contains more than 500,000 missing person searches dating back to the 1970s.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Then, consider one more: carbs, which in the case of this recipe, come from the rice paper wrappers—one sheet contains 10 grams of ’em.—
Lizzy Briskin,
SELF,
2 May 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
Verb
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Rather than get stuck in or fooled by the appearance of things, this principle reminded us to sense their energetic underpinnings, such as clarity and intention.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Don’t be fooled by the context of what is said: the basis for the drama is jealousy and control.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
1 May 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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Daniel also has and continues to be involved in podcasting at the newspaper.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Take in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20in. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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