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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2
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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3
as in housing
to provide with living quarters or shelter
took in the stray dog
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Recent Examples of taking in
The choice was made to tell a story about Shaka’s rise to leader of the Zulu Kingdom and his eventual assassination, taking in the figures who would define his reign.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
One photo shows Champion taking in a large light projection at teamLab Phenomena, a modern art museum, and another shows Schwarzenegger looking at a Cy Twombly painting series at the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Guests fill their days with fishing on Watt Bar Lake, discovering the 8 miles of walking trails, paddleboarding, and playing tennis, but there’s also the option to stay put, taking in the views of the waterway and general greenery from the front porch of the farmhouse.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
That’s part of taking in all the information.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
There’s also a paved trail for taking in views or birding.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 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
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
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
One photo shows Champion taking in a large light projection at teamLab Phenomena, a modern art museum, and another shows Schwarzenegger looking at a Cy Twombly painting series at the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Guests fill their days with fishing on Watt Bar Lake, discovering the 8 miles of walking trails, paddleboarding, and playing tennis, but there’s also the option to stay put, taking in the views of the waterway and general greenery from the front porch of the farmhouse.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
That’s part of taking in all the information.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
There’s also a paved trail for taking in views or birding.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking in
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In the decades that followed, Freeman, who died in 2025, assembled a vast array of literary fakes, collecting books whose content is deceiving in nature.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Oct. 2025
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Two culinary pros gave us the real scoop about how certain vanilla bean ice creams have been deceiving us all these years.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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Choose from nine colors, including black, khaki, and purple.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The late-afternoon delivers several exciting matchups, including Colts-Chargers and Commanders-Cowboys.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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The wing has also been fully remodeled, now housing the brand-new Actions Ring button.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Oct. 2025
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There was no information immediately available about the condition of the building housing the dentist’s office .—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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How to protect yourself from AI phishing scams AI phishing scams rely on tricking people into trusting what looks and sounds real.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Wire fraud in real estate involves scammers tricking buyers or sellers into sending money to fraudulent accounts.—
Collyn Wainwright,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
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By comparing two types of borosilicate glass, one containing magnesium and one without, the team discovered that the diffusion of boron atoms depends strongly on the glass composition and the time it has been exposed to water.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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And then the English joined in, claiming that Joseph of Arimathea brought the holy grail containing the blood and sweat of the crucified Christ to Glastonbury.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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The government is pouring billions of dollars into developing Mecca and Medina, with a view to accommodating 30 million worshippers a year by 2030.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Featherweight StyleMax Hair Dryer is one of the best hair dryers for curly hair due to its diffuser, comb, and concentrator attachments that enhance types 2A to 4C hair, as well as its accommodating selection of heat and airflow settings.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Only, Brown isn’t fooling himself.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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Instead of fooling millions of people individually, attackers need only to compromise one AI model to reach millions at once.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Angus Cloud, who played drug dealer Fezco, died after season two; the second season ended on a major cliff-hanger involving his character.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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What ensues is a community-wide frenzy involving the kids’ teacher, their parents, the local police, and the one kid in class who conspicuously remained.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Taking in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20in. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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