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as in deceived
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 included
to have as part of a whole
this report takes in all the latest information on the subject
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as in housed
to provide with living quarters or shelter
took in the stray dog
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Recent Examples of took in
In the latest update, Raman took in 19,096 votes, with Bass getting the next most at 15,691 and Pratt taking in 8,489.
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Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Germany, which had similar age demographics and immigration levels as Italy in 2010, took in more than twice as many immigrants in the next five years, and its median age now sits three years younger than Italy’s.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
While tarte aux fraises and beignets made their way around the room, Peter Jackson slipped out of his seat to introduce himself to Steven Soderbergh, as fellow filmmakers Florian Zeller, Whit Stillman, and Ira Sachs, and the Cannes Film Festival’s president, Iris Knobloch, took in the scene.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026
Bail Organa Listen, politicians may not have the best reputation in the Milky Way, but in the galaxy far, far away, the senator from Alderaan not only took in Baby Leia and kept her hidden from the Empire but was also integral in the formation of the Rebel Alliance.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2026
The couple, clad in Padres gear, took in Sunday’s 12-7 come-from-ahead loss from a suite above the field.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Peterson took in her daughters, Margaret and Martha, and raised them as their own.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
While only a rookie, Jackson was a high-profile player at Duke who the Valkyries took in the second round.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
In the Public Garden, buds were blooming on trees and people took in the sunshine.
—Matt Stone, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Germany, which had similar age demographics and immigration levels as Italy in 2010, took in more than twice as many immigrants in the next five years, and its median age now sits three years younger than Italy’s.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
While tarte aux fraises and beignets made their way around the room, Peter Jackson slipped out of his seat to introduce himself to Steven Soderbergh, as fellow filmmakers Florian Zeller, Whit Stillman, and Ira Sachs, and the Cannes Film Festival’s president, Iris Knobloch, took in the scene.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026
Bail Organa Listen, politicians may not have the best reputation in the Milky Way, but in the galaxy far, far away, the senator from Alderaan not only took in Baby Leia and kept her hidden from the Empire but was also integral in the formation of the Rebel Alliance.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2026
The couple, clad in Padres gear, took in Sunday’s 12-7 come-from-ahead loss from a suite above the field.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Peterson took in her daughters, Margaret and Martha, and raised them as their own.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
While only a rookie, Jackson was a high-profile player at Duke who the Valkyries took in the second round.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
In the Public Garden, buds were blooming on trees and people took in the sunshine.
—Matt Stone, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took in
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Do not be deceived by this seemingly simple question.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said during a news conference that the company suppressed internal safety warnings and deceived users about the true nature and dangers of the product.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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What does come to the fort is a bloating sickness that takes many of their young people, Brith’s brother included.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Among them was a critical citation alleging the facility failed to ensure animals housed together or near each other were compatible.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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See where Waffle House got its start at the Waffle House museum housed in the restaurant’s original location.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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The sample that tricked the most people came from a robot Bram Stoker.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
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Montreal opened the scoring when Dubois’ shot hit off of Elizabeth Giguere’s stick and tricked Rooney.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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The abuse, which police said involved a 14-year-old, happened between July and November 2024.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Authorities said earlier that Baker was responsible for or involved in the deaths of three men — Robert Shine and John Carse, both 69, and a 79-year-old man who has not been identified.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Beginning in 1978 when the city started to build Reunion Arena, the city of Dallas accommodated both the Mavericks and Stars with buildings that became key pieces to its growing downtown landscape.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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For families Families can easily be accommodated, with rollaway beds, cribs, or connecting rooms with dual twin beds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But don’t be fooled, Shoshone is well worth exploring in its own right.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Don’t be fooled by its petite silhouette—the bag still offers plenty of room for well beyond your wallet and keys.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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Even inside the courtroom, where cameras were not allowed, enthusiasm for Jackson’s music could not be contained.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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That sense of exclusivity carries over to the rest of the public areas, and the fireplace lounge, which is as popular with guests as with locals, feels contained but not walled off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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