1
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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2
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
The thumping Republicans took in this week's elections reflected longer-running anger among constituencies that already leaned Democratic, but the GOP needs to worry that the government shutdown will cause that frustration to spread.
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Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Andres’ mother separated from his father and began seeing a man who took in Andres.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Watson took in election results among friends and family who packed John’s Java and Jazz in KCK.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber took in Game 3 of the series earlier this week, as did Madison Beer and Justin Herbert, and Jason Bateman.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Most important for long-term investors, GE Vernova's backlog expanded 15% year over year to more than $135 billion as the company took in nearly $15 billion in new orders.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Liberation took in $225,705 with a fairly meager attendance-capacity ratio of 64%.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Chief Financial Officer Scott Brickner said revenue from all concessions, including retail shops, has easily exceeded the $30 million the airport took in during fiscal year 2019.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Andres’ mother separated from his father and began seeing a man who took in Andres.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Watson took in election results among friends and family who packed John’s Java and Jazz in KCK.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber took in Game 3 of the series earlier this week, as did Madison Beer and Justin Herbert, and Jason Bateman.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Most important for long-term investors, GE Vernova's backlog expanded 15% year over year to more than $135 billion as the company took in nearly $15 billion in new orders.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Liberation took in $225,705 with a fairly meager attendance-capacity ratio of 64%.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Chief Financial Officer Scott Brickner said revenue from all concessions, including retail shops, has easily exceeded the $30 million the airport took in during fiscal year 2019.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took in
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In fact, the term itself was an epithet throughout the founding era, a way to describe ignorant and easily deceived popular majorities, perpetually vulnerable to demagogues.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Of course someone like Denji would fall for it, and in a way, the desire to be deceived is actually an important aspect of romantic feelings.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
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Airports particularly affected at that time included San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in California (56 disruptions), Miami International Airport (MIA) in Florida (36) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in California (28).—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The results of his project comprise the Heinz Gaube Lebanese Architectural Photographs Collection, housed at Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU) and available via JSTOR.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
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The wing traditionally served as the office of the First Lady, and previously housed a portico as well as a colonnade that led to the Executive Residence.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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This likely wouldn't be the first time a dog tricked someone into being locked in a kennel, given the sheer number of those who work closely with animals.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Halloween treats are as sweet as ever, but the rising costs of candy may make consumers feel tricked this year.—
Melinda Yao,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
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Following a new Evanston policy, local police obtained the badge numbers of the federal agents involved in Friday’s arrests, Biss said.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Daniel also has and continues to be involved in podcasting at the newspaper.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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The great infrastructure projects of the last century included airports, transnational highways, and deep water harbors that accommodated cargo containers.—
Bipul Sinha,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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No strollers allowed, but wheelchairs will be accommodated.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The throw is crafted with acrylic, but don’t be fooled by its price; the intricate, woven yarn resembles that of chenille, with a buttery-smooth texture that feels luxuriously soft to the touch.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Either way, somebody’s getting fooled.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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As of Wednesday afternoon, the fire has been fully contained.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The blaze is now contained, but a shelter-in-place order remains in effect for the area around the airport.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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