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
There are multiple scenes of him as a younger man walking briskly on city streets, briefcase tucked under an arm – purposeful, directed, not idling or taking in the ambiance around him.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
The Michigan State Fair is underway in Novi, and people are camping, enjoying arts and crafts in the Upper Peninsula, taking in music and Polish culture in west Michigan, experiencing holistic wellness in northeast Michigan, and even trying weird attractions in mid-Michigan.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Also taking in the game were Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes (and wife Brittany), several teammates and assistant coach Dave Merritt, whose son Dawson is a freshman linebacker for the Cornhuskers.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
There, attendees can receive product samples and exclusive gifts with purchase, while taking in striking visuals.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Tinley residents, along with crowds from across the south suburban area, typically spent the weekend wearing lederhosen, taking in traditional German fare, seasonal brews and carnival rides Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Spend your days wandering through the walled city, taking in the architecture, and your nights dancing salsa with warm, local people.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025
The Lola director repurposed the 40-year-old gown by taking in the waist to create a corset-like bodice and adjusting the floral appliqué sleeves to create a romantic off-the-shoulder silhouette.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The festival will include live music and DJ sets, all while taking in live horse racing from an exclusive trackside viewing area.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
The Michigan State Fair is underway in Novi, and people are camping, enjoying arts and crafts in the Upper Peninsula, taking in music and Polish culture in west Michigan, experiencing holistic wellness in northeast Michigan, and even trying weird attractions in mid-Michigan.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Also taking in the game were Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes (and wife Brittany), several teammates and assistant coach Dave Merritt, whose son Dawson is a freshman linebacker for the Cornhuskers.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
There, attendees can receive product samples and exclusive gifts with purchase, while taking in striking visuals.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Tinley residents, along with crowds from across the south suburban area, typically spent the weekend wearing lederhosen, taking in traditional German fare, seasonal brews and carnival rides Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Spend your days wandering through the walled city, taking in the architecture, and your nights dancing salsa with warm, local people.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025
The Lola director repurposed the 40-year-old gown by taking in the waist to create a corset-like bodice and adjusting the floral appliqué sleeves to create a romantic off-the-shoulder silhouette.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The festival will include live music and DJ sets, all while taking in live horse racing from an exclusive trackside viewing area.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking in
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The lexicon of the wine world can be deceiving.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Some of the stranger and more alarming AI behaviors, such as blackmailing or deceiving users, have been extensively studied by these companies as a first step toward mitigating possible harms.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
21 Aug. 2025
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The boats offer a low-effort way to spy on some of the coolest marine life in the region, including bat rays and even the occasional shark.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings joined the company’s board in May 2025 after giving more than $20 million to Democrats, including $7 million to a pro-Harris super PAC.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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On one hand, state officials declare housing their top priority.—
Chip Monaco,
Oc Register,
1 Sep. 2025
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Ellis, a security guard for the building housing the obstetrician's office at the time, testified that the confrontation occurred after Cardi B, then pregnant with her first child, stepped out of an elevator on the fifth floor.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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While the Phantom Hacker attack is designed specifically to drain your bank accounts, there are plenty of variants relying on tricking you into installing dangerous software that either gives an attacker a view of your device or hijacks it completely.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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What does work is tricking her into pressing a button that knocks her out.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
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By Wednesday evening, the fire crew succeeded in containing 20% of the wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Goudstikker left the paintings behind but took a black notebook containing the details of his collection, which helped his family recover the lost artwork.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Even after the policy change goes into effect, Jenkins said, Southwest will remain the industry leader in accommodating plus-size travelers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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And because fall is all about staying cozy-slash-comfy while being on your feet all day, the Bae delivers support via its ultra-contoured outsole, accommodating toe box, and collar that, though made of the rubber-adjacent Croslite proprietary material, never rubs at your feet or causes blisters.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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And tech companies must do far more in the design of AI systems to prevent people fooling themselves into thinking these systems are conscious beings.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025
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Deepfakes are getting better at fooling people and will continue to be a rising threat.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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But if the evidence shows Aspiration merely wanted to pay Leonard to get his endorsement, a conspiracy theory involving Ballmer and the Clippers would take a hit.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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These reports have been part of the narrative from the beginning, as has been another idea Morgan brought up, surrounding the fact that there was no real primary involving Harris since Biden retired so late into the campaign.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Taking in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20in. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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