as in to deceive
to cause to believe what is untrue
she was sucked in by a scam that was run by a shady outfit selling time-shares
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Recent Examples of suck in
This also prevents you from getting further sucked in.
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 17 Nov. 2024
Read our interview with the author here—then give it a download and prepare to get sucked in.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 20 Nov. 2024
The industry's hunger has led to a data land grab: Companies are vying to teach their baby AIs using information sucked in from many different sources — sometimes with the owner's permission, often without it — before new laws and court rulings make that harder.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Its minuscule volume, however, would at least prevent you from getting sucked in.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2024
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 17 Nov. 2024
Read our interview with the author here—then give it a download and prepare to get sucked in.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 20 Nov. 2024
The industry's hunger has led to a data land grab: Companies are vying to teach their baby AIs using information sucked in from many different sources — sometimes with the owner's permission, often without it — before new laws and court rulings make that harder.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Its minuscule volume, however, would at least prevent you from getting sucked in.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2024
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Mangione is also charged with using a forged instrument to deceive or injure another person.Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The dogs and the customs agents at Dulles Airport were not deceived.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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Scammers are getting better at tricking email users, that much is as clear as the Apple logo and typography in Polderman’s video.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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But scammers are looking for their piece of the pie, tricking consumers into fraudulent purchases or gaining access to their funds.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The most pivotal moment of the first half was Reid’s interception in the end zone, a pre-snap coverage tactic that fooled Wilson and receiver George Pickens as the Chiefs presented a double-team look on Pickens.Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Automotive Monster 4x4 camper van is a go-anywhere work and camp machine October 14, 2024 Don't let its bright stripes fool you – the Iveco Daily Switch 4x4 was the meanest camper van at the year's largest RV Show.New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Suck in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suck%20in. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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