1
as in to trick
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 to include
to have as part of a whole
this report takes in all the latest information on the subject
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3
as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
took in the stray dog
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Recent Examples of take in
Every bedroom has gorgeous views with en suite bathrooms and ample closet space, while the owner’s suite includes dual walk-in closets and a soaking tub positioned to take in the mountain views.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025
Britain’s consultation process, in which the government asks for public input at the early stages of policy proposals, is designed to take in feedback and often leads to revisions.
—Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
These steps are best taken in return for corresponding Chinese actions, such as a reduction in military activities around Taiwan and a declaration that Beijing has no deadline for resolving the Taiwan question.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Each was taken in the top 19 picks — well before the Chiefs’ selection at 32.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025
Britain’s consultation process, in which the government asks for public input at the early stages of policy proposals, is designed to take in feedback and often leads to revisions.
—Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
These steps are best taken in return for corresponding Chinese actions, such as a reduction in military activities around Taiwan and a declaration that Beijing has no deadline for resolving the Taiwan question.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Each was taken in the top 19 picks — well before the Chiefs’ selection at 32.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take in
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That difference between them proves rather problematic when Stuart tricks Ted into merging their firm with another that's coincidentally run by Ted's ex, Samantha (Rachelle Goulding), and then cuts his partner out of the deal.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Phishing emails, malware-laden attachments and fraudulent schemes now lurk within spam messages, tricking unsuspecting users into clicking malicious links, revealing sensitive information or even infecting their devices with ransomware and spyware.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Seven people died, including all six onboard the plane and another in a car on the ground.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Use simple, client-centric language to show how accessibility can: • Expand their audience by including older adults and people with disabilities.—
Ran Ronen,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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The space houses an elegant cocktail bar and a smaller one with a corner paying homage to Julio Iglesias, among other unique elements.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Powell, the sources said, was not housed in the new Special Management Unit on the Bantum Center, which was the subject of some controversy in last week’s Board of Correction hearing.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Minor leaguers and players trying to make the club out of spring can put up gaudy (deceiving) numbers against dubious competition.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The viewer may feel deceived for a moment, but most people know that trash talk is par for the course among sports fandoms.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
10 Feb. 2025
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The panel contains an on/off button and a slider for adjusting the brightness level.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
19 Feb. 2025
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The complaint contains screenshots purportedly of text conversations between Luna and Tiffith Jr.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Department of Education is expected to provide guidance in the coming weeks, and loan servicers will need time to adjust their systems to accommodate borrowers transitioning to new repayment plans.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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In the long term, workplace policies should acknowledge and accommodate the dual roles of employees as professionals and caregivers.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Lohse even managed to fool historian Jonathan Petropoulos, who is at the center of the documentary, and spent years investigating Lohse, only to be tricked by him.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Was their advocacy for new energy sources just a ploy to fool their constituents and get reelected?—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Supreme Court will debate Wednesday whether judges can use that threshold test for workplace discrimination allegations not involving members of a minority group.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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But the hard truth is, there is also a fair amount of stress involved—both for families who are throwing the parties as well as the families who are invited.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2025
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