takes in

verb

Definition of takes innext
present tense third-person singular of take in
1
as in tricks
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 includes
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 houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter took in the stray dog

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes in
  1. includes
  2. contains
  3. accommodates
  4. involves
  5. encompasses
Verb
  • This includes specific trends and products that are gaining popularity, identifying patterns and forecasting demand.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The spiral notebook also includes to-do lists of tasks to be completed in the lead up to the slay, as well as musings justifying his plans, CNN reported.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of includes
Verb
  • Lovingly handcrafted in small batches by a team of mostly 1st-generation Eastern Europeans, every package contains wholesome, made-from-scratch Polish classics that taste like a slice of home away from home.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The center blue stripe contains 20 smaller stars surrounding a center star, which represent Illinois as the 21st state.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of contains
Verb
  • The system accommodates changes in gait pattern, step speed, weight bearing, and support level.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Support Employee Needs Implementing flexible work arrangements, including telework and adjustable hours, accommodates employees’ personal needs and fosters better work-life balance.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of accommodates
Verb
  • Conclusion Evaluating your custody solution provider involves a thorough examination of several critical factors to ensure the safety and accessibility of your digital assets.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Case 2000 involves allegations that Netanyahu negotiated a deal, with the owner of Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, for better coverage in return for legislation to slow the growth of a rival newspaper.
    The Week UK, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of involves
Verb
  • Cookie icing encompasses a range of icings used for decorating cookies, sometimes with different types of liquids in the mix, and often sets up a bit softer than royal icing.
    Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Gingerbread encompasses a few different categories of baked goods, from cookies to loaf cake.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of encompasses
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takes in

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