TAKES IN Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words

takes in

verb

present tense third-person singular of take in

as in tricks

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 includes

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

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as in houses

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

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Recent Examples of takes in Pericola and Strada are vying to represent Congressional District 11, which takes in most of Lake County, as well as part of west Orange County and all of Sumter County. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 Curcumin is poorly absorbed on its own, but piperine, a compound in black pepper, increases how much curcumin your body takes in. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026 The Cerritos Channel watershed takes in a smaller area, including Lakewood, Bellflower, Signal Hill and east Long Beach. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Their flight path described a set of perfect lines, intentionally unlike any shape that precipitation takes in nature. — Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026 The reserve takes in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, the Mackenzie Basin, Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026 Related Stories The selection takes in at least three Indigenous production companies. — John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026 Egg watches a puppet show, goes to some parties, takes in a joust or two, and bonds with his tall new friend and mentor. — James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026 Her video, which now has more than 500,000 views on TikTok, sparked some divided takes in the comments. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes in

Verb

Short crown layers build lift and help create volume, which tricks the eye into seeing more density overall, and face-framing pieces create visual fullness around the face.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026
Lord Ormund’s Gambit Lord Ormund has many, many tricks up his green sleeves.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of tricks

Verb

Guidance includes carrying ample water and supplies, checking road and weather conditions in advance and taking an alternative means of communication, such as a satellite communicator or emergency beacon.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
The Arm ecosystem now includes more than 22 million developers worldwide.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of includes

Verb

The complaint also claims that the image deceives customers into thinking Lipa has endorsed the product and dilutes her brand identity.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.

— Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025

Definition of deceives

Verb

Each contains a proprietary ingredient combination named VitaMega Complex, consisting of vitamin-C rich Kakadu plum, inositol to strengthen the hair fiber, and sacha inchi, an omega-dense oil that nourishes hair.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
This pick from Dagne Dover pretty much checks every box—it is made from thick neoprene material that stands up on its own, contains multiple pockets for storage, and has a removable mesh pouch.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of contains

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With the Paramount closed, some film premieres will be held at ACL Live at the Moody Theater, which accommodates about 2,800.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Primary Bath To fit a tub in the primary bath, Tribbett created a step-up that accommodates plumbing and angled the tub to leave room for a shower on the right.

— Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of accommodates

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The plot against Zeraati is part of a widening campaign by the Iranian government which involves hiring criminals—Russian mobsters, Hells Angels bikers, and even Swedish teen-agers—to attack its detractors and sow fear among Iranians in exile.

— Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
In most companies, updating materials for different regions involves multiple review layers that slow things down.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026