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
The film honors Mary Shelley’s conception of the Monster with an uncommon degree of sensitivity – and notably deploys an array of optical effects to stress the experience of Adam’s second-hand eyes taking in the world for the first time.
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Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Lie flat on your back with your feet facing southeast and look up, taking in as much of the sky as possible.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
With its historic charm, artistic flare and coastal beauty, visitors love strolling its timeless streets and taking in the Pacific waterfront ambience.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjoining the space, a generous outdoor terrace invites guests to linger over lunch or a glass of wine while taking in the panorama.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Lie flat on your back with your feet facing southeast and look up, taking in as much of the sky as possible.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
With its historic charm, artistic flare and coastal beauty, visitors love strolling its timeless streets and taking in the Pacific waterfront ambience.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjoining the space, a generous outdoor terrace invites guests to linger over lunch or a glass of wine while taking in the panorama.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking in
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Gordon warned me that this was deceiving.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Santos was sentenced to prison in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people — including his own family members — to make donations to his campaign.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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During the homecoming, Harrison spoke at Middletown schools and thousands of people cheered her victory at a rally downtown, including Jerry Lucas.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Their philanthropic efforts have supported a wide range of causes, including arts, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The charter revisions will lead to more housing and more types of housing in low-density neighborhoods, which is housing the city needs.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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The facility was upgraded to a maximum-security prison and began housing some of the state's most hardened criminals, including those transferred from other facilities.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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Growing tulips indoors in pots uses a technique called forcing—tricking the bulb and plant into blooming.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 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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Look 5 degrees to the lower left of the Pleiades to find the patch of sky containing Uranus.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The recall was initiated because products containing wheat were incorrectly placed into packaging that doesn't list the presence of wheat, according to the FDA.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Her mom is on her side, but some aunts are calling her a bridezilla for not accommodating family.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hanai’s skeptical but accommodating wife, Sachiko (Shinobu Terajima), agrees to essentially adopt Kikuo and help train him.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Anyone who predicted this Titans team to win more than four or five games was fooling themselves, and even those predictions are coming off over-optimistic.—
Nick Suss,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Nov. 2025
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Either Michigan is fooling everyone in college football, or the Wolverines are fooling themselves.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The series involving the false start is emblematic of a team in which small margins and communication breakdowns have become cumulative and fed a growing narrative about discipline and leadership in Miami.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Even the film’s lighter moments tested Blunt’s limits — namely, a sequence involving the Gravitron fairground ride that left her physically ill.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Taking in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20in. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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