1
as in deceiving
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 including
to have as part of a whole
this report takes in all the latest information on the subject
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as in housing
to provide with living quarters or shelter
took in the stray dog
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Recent Examples of taking in
Immersive experiences, all bookable through the property, include visiting a traditional boma to participate in cultural activities or taking in a Maasai performance show within the hotel.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
The joy of taking in this quadrennial ritual is such that vessels can no longer contain their liquids, and nearly every ounce of beer in the place becomes airborne.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The college basketball transfer portal opened at midnight on Tuesday, while UConn was still in its locker room taking in its loss to Michigan in the national championship game Monday night.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Bay Area sports fans have been busy this year, taking in a Super Bowl and Sweet 16 NCAA men’s basketball games, all the while looking forward to the arrival of the World Cup in June.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Both the Las Vegas and Pennsylvania campuses were designed to host the lion’s share of fulfillment activity on the West and East Coasts, each taking in 300,000 worth of orders per month on average with the capacity to scale up to 1 million orders during the peak holiday season.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
The day turned into a masterclass in going with the flow and taking in the moment.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
Just as Balliett cast a wide net, taking in everything from Teddy Wilson’s swing to Ornette Coleman’s avant-garde harmolodics, Tad was boundlessly open to all traditions and experiments.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Where Crumbs chased a Nasdaq listing and Sprinkles sold to private equity, Baked by Melissa stayed private, taking in just $6 million in outside funding in their 18 year tenure and keeping a light footprint.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
The joy of taking in this quadrennial ritual is such that vessels can no longer contain their liquids, and nearly every ounce of beer in the place becomes airborne.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The college basketball transfer portal opened at midnight on Tuesday, while UConn was still in its locker room taking in its loss to Michigan in the national championship game Monday night.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Bay Area sports fans have been busy this year, taking in a Super Bowl and Sweet 16 NCAA men’s basketball games, all the while looking forward to the arrival of the World Cup in June.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Both the Las Vegas and Pennsylvania campuses were designed to host the lion’s share of fulfillment activity on the West and East Coasts, each taking in 300,000 worth of orders per month on average with the capacity to scale up to 1 million orders during the peak holiday season.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
The day turned into a masterclass in going with the flow and taking in the moment.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
Just as Balliett cast a wide net, taking in everything from Teddy Wilson’s swing to Ornette Coleman’s avant-garde harmolodics, Tad was boundlessly open to all traditions and experiments.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Where Crumbs chased a Nasdaq listing and Sprinkles sold to private equity, Baked by Melissa stayed private, taking in just $6 million in outside funding in their 18 year tenure and keeping a light footprint.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking in
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Swalwell apparently did an excellent job deceiving those around him, including some congressional and campaign staffers who’d known him for years and worked closely with the seven-term lawmaker, day in, day out.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Mets have a responsibility to protect their players by not throwing them under the bus, but there are ways to do that without trying to convince people that their eyes are deceiving them.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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But Israel's military told them explicitly not to, and Lebanese army vehicles were still blocking the path to some southern areas on Friday, the BBC reported, including the entrance to Khiam, which is still occupied by Israeli soldiers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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He was initially arrested on three felony charges, including false imprisonment, but the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office ultimately declined to pursue those charges, PEOPLE reported at the time.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Over the past decade, the Avenue has grown from a handful of galleries into one of the central nodes of Dubai’s cultural infrastructure, now housing around 90 creative businesses across repurposed industrial spaces.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Six months into Gaza’s ceasefire, humanitarian conditions remain dire, with aid deliveries plummeting 80% since the Iran war began and vast tent camps still housing most residents.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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After tricking her way into her dream job, Liza discovers that disguising herself as a millennial and keeping her two lives separate is a job in and of itself.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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Recall his central role in tricking immigrants in Texas to fly to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts with empty promises of jobs.—
Howard L. Simon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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At the time of the incident, the victim was carrying a bag containing the three gold chains and multiple diamond watches valued at a total of $85,000.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The old flag, which depicted the old state seal on a blue field, had been criticized for years for a cluttered, undistinguished design and for containing colonial imagery and depicting racist stereotypes.—
Matthew Stolle,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Refreshers can be ordered in both still and sparkling versions, accommodating afternoons that could use a bit of effervescence.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tedros said the evacuation zone also includes a Health Ministry complex where five shelters are accommodating more than 5,000 people.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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But Baio says Kassotis has been fooling people for years.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, depth would only get in the way of the plot, which is primarily concerned with fooling you and fooling you again.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The push for funding comes amid a number of high-profile incidents involving apparent air traffic control mistakes, including a deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport in New York City last month.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The physical series turned chippy late in Game 1 and that carried over to the start of Game 2 with a pair of scuffles, each involving more than a half-dozen players, breaking out 12 seconds apart midway through the first period.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Taking in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20in. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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