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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
Just as Balliett cast a wide net, taking in everything from Teddy Wilson’s swing to Ornette Coleman’s avant-garde harmolodics, Tad was boundlessly open to all traditions and experiments.
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Where Crumbs chased a Nasdaq listing and Sprinkles sold to private equity, Baked by Melissa stayed private, taking in just $6 million in outside funding in their 18 year tenure and keeping a light footprint.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Jonas looks around, taking in every detail of the trees, sky and gravel.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In 2004, Browne was convicted of taking in more than $468,000 from people in a position to hire union employees, a violation of a federal labor law known as the Taft-Hartley Act.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Archie would cruise around in a golf cart, taking in the camp.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
All the while, employers are taking in billions in profits.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
After your outdoor excursion, enjoy a relaxed coffee and casual brunch at one of the many casual breakfast spots and cafes nearby before heading to the airport, taking in one final view of the desert skyline.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
In between their stints as figure skating correspondents at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Martha and her bestie Snoop Dogg have been taking in the sights and sounds of Milan together, including, of course, the food.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Where Crumbs chased a Nasdaq listing and Sprinkles sold to private equity, Baked by Melissa stayed private, taking in just $6 million in outside funding in their 18 year tenure and keeping a light footprint.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Jonas looks around, taking in every detail of the trees, sky and gravel.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In 2004, Browne was convicted of taking in more than $468,000 from people in a position to hire union employees, a violation of a federal labor law known as the Taft-Hartley Act.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Archie would cruise around in a golf cart, taking in the camp.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
All the while, employers are taking in billions in profits.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
After your outdoor excursion, enjoy a relaxed coffee and casual brunch at one of the many casual breakfast spots and cafes nearby before heading to the airport, taking in one final view of the desert skyline.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
In between their stints as figure skating correspondents at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Martha and her bestie Snoop Dogg have been taking in the sights and sounds of Milan together, including, of course, the food.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking in
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The specifications on the Neo can be deceiving.—
Dwight Silverman,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Keep cool, as temperatures may be deceiving National Weather Service meteorologist Katherine Berislavich said overnight lows typically drop into the upper 60s this time of year but can rise quickly by morning.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Shah’s Western orientation extended to culture, and a wide range of artistically important international films could be seen in Tehran, in time including those of the French New Wave.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Only about 150 vessels, including tankers and container ships, have transited since March 1, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence shipping information firm.—
David McHugh,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The center also housing a ticketing office, concessions area, blue box theater and dressing rooms.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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That's where 24 buildings housing the equipment would be built on what is currently farm land.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins and Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeff Rosell issued a joint consumer alert on Wednesday describing the scheme, which appears to be part of a nationwide scam tricking people into making payments.—
Aldo Toledo,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Mar. 2026
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The peach-plum gradient gown is the creation of Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen, whose high-fantasy sculptural gowns emphasize movement and eye-tricking form, often to gravity-defying effect.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Police found a small plastic bag containing crystal powder residue that officers suspected was meth or cocaine, according to an affidavit, the Los Angeles Times reported.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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Workers discovered a grave containing human remains beneath tiles after part of the floor of St Peter and Paul Church subsided in February, triggering a race to identify the skeleton through DNA testing.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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The show includes so many details about accommodating autism in a medical setting, as seen with Langdon’s bedside manner and particularly his request for Mel to turn down the lights.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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This initiative will continue into next season as well, likely accommodating more games against Original Six and other marquee clubs.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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But Baio says Kassotis has been fooling people for years.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, depth would only get in the way of the plot, which is primarily concerned with fooling you and fooling you again.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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This was the second shooting involving Fort Worth police this month.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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That year, one was killed in a hit-and-run involving a truck.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Taking in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20in. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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