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 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 Jackson led Collins by three points in a University of New Hampshire poll taken in July. — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Ships often transit at night but satellite imagery is usually taken in the morning, Diakun said. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 Dagens Nyheter newspaper said the picture appeared to be taken in a restroom at the school based on details in the background. — CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 Five months later, Liam was on the move again, taken in the Rule 5 draft by the Marlins (ahead of the Rays, who tried but couldn’t find a trade to move up and get him). — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 The Federal Communications Commission’s decision to restrict new Chinese-made humanoid and advanced mobile robots marks one of the most significant industrial policy decisions the United States has taken in years. — Ariyan Kabir, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Now some say the operation has left them feeling deceived and questioning whether the White House considered their safety.

— Scott Nover, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2026
White House pool reporters deceived Advertisement McDonald pushed back on the idea that Air Force One and the people still aboard it, including journalists, were left exposed.

— Philip Wang, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of deceived

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Videos have shown several soldiers shaking hands, sharing drinks and praying with the settlers camped outside the Palestinians’ homes.

— Guy Davies, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
In Pereira, families camped in Olaya Herrera park covered their tents with plastic, while flooding was reported at Hospital Universitario San Jorge.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of camped

Verb

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
Clients appreciate getting a clear answer instead of being strung along.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of strung along

Verb

The Foscarini Signature Suite (which housed the Doge) is approximately 966 square feet and also offers Grand Canal views.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Off-grid residents blur the line between housed and homeless, as county officials juggle lax enforcement, environmental damage, real estate scams and calls to legalize basic services such as addresses and trash pickup.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of housed

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The evidence suggests that back then a thicker, ancient atmosphere sheltered flowing streams and sparkling lakes.

— Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
The space station has had a leak on the Russian side for several years, and astronauts recently and briefly sheltered in a Crew Dragon during discussions of a fix.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026