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 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 Semiconductor makers, now near an 18% weighting in the S & P 500, are taking in that money, exploiting shortages and rationing scarcity through soaring prices. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 July 2026 Ford has since stepped away from spending as much time flying planes and is instead taking in beautiful vistas from the seat of his mountain bike. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 The Social Network script paraphrasing aside, that’s the position Meta’s multi-firm attorneys are taking in the multi-plaintiff suit over litigation the Instagram parent company and other social media platforms are facing in federal court. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 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 Beyond that there are long hallways with white tile floors and white walls that lead to rooms full of loud machines taking in, transforming and distributing large amounts of electricity throughout the building. — David Wade, CBS News, 18 June 2026 The 8th Congressional District covers Greeley and a small chunk of Larimer County and then heads south into Adams County, taking in several suburban communities north of Denver, including Commerce City, Thornton and Northglenn. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 May 2026 The new trains will feature modern amenities, upgraded dining options and, perhaps most importantly, even bigger windows for taking in the views of some of the most dramatic scenery in the country. — Graham Rapier, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking in

Verb

Those figures, though, are a bit deceiving; infant and childhood mortality dragged them down dramatically.

— Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 30 June 2026
Appearance, though, can be deceiving, but luckily, this shed is still packed with smart features and a clever design that will keep all your belongings safe.

— Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

Definition of deceiving

Verb

This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
The percentage of Californians (including non-likely voters) who called energy costs a big problem rose 9 points from last July — a sign of the growing pressures high gasoline costs and electrical bills are bringing to bear on state residents.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of including

Verb

The base played a critical role in national defense, housing a command bunker, planted deep into the regional loess, that was designed to withstand a nuclear blast.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
The second and third stories are open to visitors, while the first floor housing the gift shop remains closed.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of housing

Verb

These fraudulent sites often mimic legitimate stores or rank high in search results, tricking desperate consumers into buying non-existent AC units.

— Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
The schemes involve a predator pretending to be a teenager online and tricking victims into sending illicit photos of themselves.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 17 June 2026

Definition of tricking

Verb

Infected people experience symptoms from two days to two weeks after consuming food or drinking water containing the parasite.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The post-credits scene begins in the mortuary where Will’s funeral was held, when an undertaker and her daughter walk by shelves of urns containing deceased people’s ashes that weren’t picked up by families.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of containing

Verb

Insider tip The kitchen staff is very accommodating of food requests here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Holmes and her husband have been accommodating over the years to various entertainment personnel or writers interested in the house, even appearing on-screen.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of accommodating

Verb

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
The other is fooling humans, particularly the dwindling number of journalists, critics, and other gatekeepers who are still capable of conferring legitimacy by paying attention.

— Lane Brown, Vulture, 15 May 2026

Definition of fooling

Verb

During a family fun night Monday at Summit Waves in Lee’s Summit, two incidents occurred, one involving a gun, according to the city’s parks and recreation department.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Sanders will head to Michigan this week to rally with his candidates up and down the ballot, while Schumer is not even involving himself in the Maine do-over primary.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 15 July 2026