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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
In an April 18 upload, the rocker could be seen sucking his wife's toes in one shot taken in their bed.
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Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Then, there’s his eldest son, Indianapolis Colts receiver Josh Downs, the 24-year-old who has enjoyed a solid start to his young career after being taken in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of UNC.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 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
Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Then, there’s his eldest son, Indianapolis Colts receiver Josh Downs, the 24-year-old who has enjoyed a solid start to his young career after being taken in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of UNC.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 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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But don't be deceived by the small-town charm—there's plenty to do here, with historic downtowns full of unique shops, heaps of Southern comfort food, and 80,000 acres of wildlife areas to explore by kayak, bike, and boat.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Marie then opened up to Julia about her own experience being deceived by a man who used religion to abuse his power.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Trump nominated Warsh in late January, following a lengthy search process that included nearly a dozen candidates.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Other softball winners included Lake Mary, Leesburg and Olympia.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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But kayakers camped on an island near where Tracy and Endicott arms meet had much of their gear swept away by the rushing water.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Some members of Altman’s executive team camped out in the hallways of the house.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 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 scientists found both were composed of a fibrous material that contained many stinging cells called spirocysts, which belong exclusively to the branch of aquatic invertebrates known as cnidarians.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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Firefighters in northern Colorado contained a small wildfire burning near Horsetooth Reservoir west of Fort Collins on Thursday night and lifted evacuation orders east of the reservoir.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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Centcom said Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit boarded the vessel, a rapid-response unit, based in Japan, which recently arrived in the Middle East.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, five of these enthusiasts boarded the OceanGate Expeditions submersible, the Titan, only to never return.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Quarterly commentary The changing fortunes of the refrigeration business — housed within its Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment — are indicative of what makes the Dover story easier to get behind now.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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This version of the global format housed the contestants together.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Choose a location that is sheltered from harsh winter winds, especially in Hardiness Zone 7.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2026
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There were no injuries to anyone sheltered in the Applebee's kitchen with McKenzie.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Taken in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20in. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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