TAKEN IN Synonyms: 150 Similar and Opposite Words

taken in

verb

past participle of take in

as in deceived

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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as in included

to have as part of a whole this report takes in all the latest information on the subject

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as in camped

to provide with living quarters or shelter took in the stray dog

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Recent Examples of taken in Breakfast is taken in the same restaurant, with a generous selection of baked goods made in-house, plus fruits, yogurts, cereals, and charcuterie. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026 Investigations will lead to reports with essential information such as the behavior observed, the external and internal impacts, and measures to be taken in response. — Isabel O'Brien,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026 Sime, the flamethrowing righty taken in the fourth round last year, struck out 54 batters in his first 26 1/3 innings. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 The municipal council member was released Thursday night, but the other two remain missing, Abdel-Al said, as do four other residents of Halta taken in previous Israeli raids, including one in which a 15-year-old boy was killed. — Fadi Tawil, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The photos of Vrabel and Russini were taken in Sedona, Arizona, before the annual NFL meetings that began in Phoenix on March 29, according to the New York Post. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Wilson said the renovation is based upon the oldest photo the Avon Historical Society has of the Pine Grove Schoolhouse, which was taken in 1912. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 The drugs weren't taken in high enough quantities to die, the cuts weren't deep enough and the window wasn't high enough. — Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026 Jarrett, the elder brother, was eventually taken in by a man who later abused him, a victimizer who then set his sights on Baylon. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken in

Verb

Customers who feel respected are far more forgiving than customers who feel deceived.

— Natalie Ruiz, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Furious at having been deceived her whole life, Kylie hops on the next plane to the Owens’ ancestral home in England with the intent of breaking the curse once and for all.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

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The suspects who remained in Haiti awaiting trial included 17 Colombian soldiers and Joseph Badio, a former Haiti Ministry of Justice employee who was part of an anti-corruption unit.

— EVENS SANON, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
While most have not dismissed Michelin quite like Lee above, there is quite a bit of head scratching over who was included, who was omitted, and how the ratings were awarded.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of included

Verb

On the 32-yard third-quarter touchdown to Jakobi Meyers, Lawrence dodged the rush and Meyers basically camped out along the back line and waited for the throw to reach him.

— Zac Jackson, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
Many migrants, including unaccompanied minors, remain sleeping in the streets and camped on a beach despite authorities’ efforts to shelter, register and deport those who are eligible back to Morocco.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of camped

Verb

For one thing, the aircraft was an all-electric number powered by a dozen electric motors strung along the leading edge of the wing.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
But by Taiwan’s next presidential election in 2028, 12 years will have passed since that strategy was last tested—and the gamble is whether Xi can still be strung along.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of strung along

Verb

At this stage, Canadian broadcasters Radio-Canada and TFO have already boarded the project, and Quebec actress Mélissa Bédard is confirmed as lead voice cast.

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
The letter writer boarded the cruise ship and fatally shot Hicklin in the head.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of boarded

Verb

The police compound housed counterterrorism police, who had carried out operations against militants across the province in recent years.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
The backstory The hotel is housed in a 19th-century grand palazzo that was previously a transport company headquarters.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of housed

Verb

The 21-year-old played nine games for the Rangers and didn’t look out of place, though Sullivan sheltered him in his minutes.

— Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
County officials said 84% of the homeless population counted during the survey was sheltered rather than living outdoors.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026