TOOK IN Synonyms: 149 Similar and Opposite Words

took in

verb

past tense of take in

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 Last year, zoo officials took in a trio of 3-month-old cubs, Fern, Thistle, and Spruce, after their mom was likely struck and killed by a car. — Jasmine Mendez follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 On some days, the film took in as little as 200 yuan ($30) at the box office, according to Maoyan, a movie-tracking platform. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Rescue partners and foster families took in pets, according to its page. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 De’Angelo Daniel, a stylist and designer known professionally as D-Lo Stylez, said the fashion reflected the pride attendees took in celebrating one another. — Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026 Meanwhile in Foxborough, it's been a long offseason since the drubbing the Patriots took in SB60. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 27 July 2026 In Bordeaux, authorities took in thousands of evacuees, offering them food and shelter in an exhibition center, and the city’s mayor said it could be equipped to welcome as many as 10,000 people if that became necessary. — Mark Carlson, Fortune, 25 July 2026 Iran did claim in this year’s war that Erbil was one of the targets of its air force during the offensive its fighters took in the first days of the war, although this remains unconfirmed. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 From white sneakers to thong flip-flops, the famous pairs took in the final match in comfortable footwear. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for took in

Verb

Now some say the operation has left them feeling deceived and questioning whether the White House considered their safety.

— Scott Nover, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2026
White House pool reporters deceived Advertisement McDonald pushed back on the idea that Air Force One and the people still aboard it, including journalists, were left exposed.

— Philip Wang, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of deceived

Verb

No details on injuries or fatalities were included in the post, which asked community members for video footage, photographs or any information related to the shooting.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2026
Other defensive standouts included Jaden Hicks forcing a fumble and Felix Anudike-Uzomah recording a sack, as the Chiefs' first-half defense impressed before a 16-15 loss.

— Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of included

Verb

The official Walter Cup, presented when the Victoire beat the Ottawa Charge in four games to win the PWHL championship in May, is housed in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Among the 3,000 buildings the first licensed Black architect designed, from private residences to hotels, some of his most appealing—including one that formerly housed actor Denzel Washington’s family—can be found in Toluca Lake.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of housed

Verb

In the past couple of years, deepfakes have already tricked large firms like Arup into wiring $25 million to scammers.

— Allyson Kapin, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
In September 2025, a judge dismissed the lawsuit, noting that consumers could still enjoy the treats even if they felt tricked by the wrappers.

— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of tricked

Verb

Early Friday morning, rock band Buckcherry was involved in a car crash while traveling for its Roar Like Thunder Tour.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026
Cellphones – the kind used to actually talk to people rather than text and post to social media – weren’t mandatory personal equipment yet, though various personalities involved at the time had them.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of involved

Verb

Affected passengers were being accommodated on later flights.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
When the Berkeley Lab opened its supercomputing center inside the building, the site accommodated an IBM device that at the time was the world’s most powerful unclassified supercomputer.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of accommodated

Verb

No case illustrates the ease with which they are fooled like the confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026
Ultimately, Marissa is a devoted mom who had nothing to do with her son’s disappearance and who was fooled by her own husband.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of fooled

Verb

Traces of a silk fabric found near her skull that may have been used as a trim on a hat or bonnet contained metal threads made of pure gold and silver.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
According to German media, the cache in Berlin contained two handguns and ammunition.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026