TAKING IN Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

taking in

verb

present participle of take in

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 Other images saw the Babygirl actress taking in the serene sights of Iceland, then soaking in a hot tub while onboard the vessel. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Also up considerably was Every Brilliant Thing, taking in a strong $886,815 for its final week, a jump of $229,364 over the previous week. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 Time to decide Fed officials will have the advantage of taking in both the July and August inflation readings before meeting again. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 These spaces stimulate your appetite for elegance before an afternoon spent taking in stunning artwork and breathtaking architecture. — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026 At one point, the squirrel wasn’t too far away from a dove that was sitting on the warning track, also taking in the game. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 That trust is reinforced by a constant focus on improving governance, not solely by directives but by taking in the best advice from all stakeholders. — Liron Zaslansky, semafor.com, 22 July 2026 Here, campers enjoy a high vantage point with 360-degree views for taking in the scenery, looking for wildlife, and grabbing photos or video of the experience. — New Atlas, 15 July 2026 The film was a smash hit, taking in more than $70 million at the box office. — Linnea Wicklund, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking in

Verb

Paul has long accused Fauci of deceiving Americans about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 July 2026
The ensuing investigation ultimately revealed that Angela had framed Hadley and uncovered evidence of her long history of deceiving people to gain sympathy.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026

Definition of deceiving

Verb

The house sells most of its Champagne in European markets, including Britain, Belgium, Italy and Spain, as well as in West Africa, with smaller volumes going to the United States and Asia, Bonnet-Gobillard said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Hernandez was released the same day on a $50,000 personal recognizance bond with certain conditions, including not to operate any boats or vessels.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of including

Verb

Crucially, Cursor gains unparalleled access to xAI's vast GPU infrastructure, including the Colossus data center housing 200,000 Nvidia GPUs, with plans for a massive expansion to 500,000.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Plaintiffs' attorney Alexander Shalom argued that housing the plaintiffs in a segregated unit violates their constitutional rights against cruel and unusual punishment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Definition of housing

Verb

Mistruths, false claims, scams, and other deceptive efforts are tricking people into thinking that a watermark removal app will do wonders, whereas the reality is that the results are at best half-mixed or aimed to cause damage.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
ClickFix works by tricking you into performing an action on your computer that stealthily downloads and installs malware.

— Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of tricking

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The best kits with oils and lotions can rise to $150, and those containing high-quality straight razors might cost as much as $200.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
The group’s survey efforts are mostly organized into 17 clusters, each containing 12 to 16 individual collection sites spread out in a grid of roughly 14 square miles.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of containing

Verb

According to the country's Home Affairs department, which briefed lawmakers on Tuesday, the country has spent nearly $18 million accommodating and transporting immigrants who demanded to return to their home countries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
The 50-sheet feeder also works with multiple types of paper and different sizes batches, easily accommodating your needs.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of accommodating

Verb

Throughout all the commotion, Romelu Lukaku acted as decoy, holding on to the ball, fooling everyone, including the TV producer, who pulled up a graphic showing his recent penalty record.

— Geir Jordet, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Speaking on Harvard Business School’s The Founder Mindset podcast, hosted by senior lecturer and serial entrepreneur Reza Satchu, the Shark Tank investor argued that anyone trying to balance a young company against the rest of their life is fooling themselves.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 June 2026

Definition of fooling

Verb

The investigation began after the sheriff's office received reports of possible fraudulent sales involving RVs placed on consignment in March.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
An imagined 2014 case involving State Farm was cited to convince a judge that the company was, ultimately, not responsible for covering all the damage to the plaintiff’s home.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026