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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
Footage taken in Williamsburg showed a male suspect wearing an Iranian flag shirt being placed into the back of a police vehicle as members of the local Orthodox Jewish community looked on.
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Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In an April 18 upload, the rocker could be seen sucking his wife's toes in one shot taken in their bed.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
She was taken in an ambulance to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital to be evaluated, according to Skau.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
The gunmen fled the scene, and the victim was taken in critical condition to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The preceding survey was taken in 2020, but results weren’t finalized until August 2025.
—Diana Hernández, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Joseph was taken in on Monday for questioning in Cap-Haïtien, the capital of Haiti’s north region, and then held.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
As an example, video taken in Austin showed a Waymo stop near train tracks as a train approached.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Alongside the standard influx of squirrels and opossums, the rescue has recently taken in baby armadillos.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In an April 18 upload, the rocker could be seen sucking his wife's toes in one shot taken in their bed.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
She was taken in an ambulance to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital to be evaluated, according to Skau.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
The gunmen fled the scene, and the victim was taken in critical condition to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The preceding survey was taken in 2020, but results weren’t finalized until August 2025.
—Diana Hernández, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Joseph was taken in on Monday for questioning in Cap-Haïtien, the capital of Haiti’s north region, and then held.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
As an example, video taken in Austin showed a Waymo stop near train tracks as a train approached.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Alongside the standard influx of squirrels and opossums, the rescue has recently taken in baby armadillos.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken in
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The lawsuit alleged that Capital One deceived customers about interest rates related to some of its savings account options, according to court filings on the settlement website.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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But some were also deceived or coerced.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Iran's proposal included a demand for compensation for war damages and an emphasis on Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, state media said.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Health officials said the Maryland residents were on a flight that included a passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship who was infected with hantavirus.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Pairing mandatory 90-day assessment and detoxification with personalized recovery plans for those with serious addiction and mental health issues who are found to be homeless and camped out in public places, all assessed by the private sector.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The New Haven police were camped outside my house and stayed there overnight.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Above them, flags from Latin American countries are strung along the ceiling.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
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The new version will ultimately feature twice as many lights, with half of them strung along the interior sides of the cables facing Oakland.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Mar. 2026
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The 28-year-old pleaded guilty to possessing the destructive device, which contained flammable ethanol and a wick designed to ignite when lighted.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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When Federal Reserve officials convened on March 17-18, just a few weeks after the war broke out, Chair Jerome Powell said any effects on inflation would likely be temporary and could be contained within the energy industry, keeping the door open for at least one rate cut this year.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Daniel de Visé Seventeen American passengers on MV Hondius, the cruise ship stricken with the hantavirus outbreak, have disembarked and boarded a flight home, Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia said in a news conference on Sunday.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The last remaining passengers on a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak disembarked Monday and boarded flights to more than 20 countries to enter quarantine.—
Mike Corder,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Prevention must be a priority, helping families stay housed through rental assistance, early intervention and support services.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Rooms are housed in separate Key West style cottages and the sister hotel, Marquesa 414, is across the street and up half a block in a newer building.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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That, perhaps, is because Infantino now seems to live in a world sheltered from reality, a world far removed from everyday folks who are, say, furious about World Cup ticket prices or, say, starving and struggling to survive.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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According to eyewitness reports, Kirk was one of many in attendance who sheltered in place under the tables in the ballroom as the chaos erupted.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Taken in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20in. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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