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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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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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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
Before President Biden’s eulogy for Carter was delivered, attendees could take in the vaulted ceiling, 200-plus stained glass windows, round boss stones and the old-world artisanship of the Gothic structure that took 83 years to complete.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
Emily Heenan, spokesperson for Doraville, Ga., said a suspect was taken in for questioning after a shooting at the Honduran Consulate left one person dead and another injured.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Check out Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul, take in the colorful structures while walking down the streets of Coyocán, or indulge in eating traditional Mexican food at one of the markets.
—Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
Instead, to took in $87.2 million for a global start of $122.2 million.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2024
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
Emily Heenan, spokesperson for Doraville, Ga., said a suspect was taken in for questioning after a shooting at the Honduran Consulate left one person dead and another injured.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Check out Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul, take in the colorful structures while walking down the streets of Coyocán, or indulge in eating traditional Mexican food at one of the markets.
—Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
Instead, to took in $87.2 million for a global start of $122.2 million.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take in
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Other options include a rooftop deck with staircase, and a wood-burning stove, though tricking it out like this will of course increase the price significantly.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2025
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This means being aware of the tactics used by attackers to trick you into installing such backdoor code in the first place.Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Menu favorites include the steak au poivre and oysters, but the real quest is to secure their elusive and much-beloved burger, of which only about a dozen are served each weekday and only at the bar.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
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Others nominated for multiple Grammys include Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar and Chappell Roan.Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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This offering blends bourbon made from a 99% corn mash bill that was aged for 9 years and then underwent a secondary 125-day cask finished in French Oak barrels that housed BHAKTA’s 1973 Armagnac vintage.Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Besides New York and Los Angeles, there are few cities in North America with multiple 15,000-seat arenas that separately house NHL and NBA teams.Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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These include data poisoning, where training datasets are manipulated to compromise models, and adversarial attacks, which involve subtle input changes to deceive AI systems.Piyush Ranjan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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And unless my eyes deceive me, the shine is turned up to 11 thanks to shimmer in her middle part.Marci Robin, Allure, 8 Jan. 2025
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Further north, the Lidia Fire was first reported Wednesday, burned 395 acres and was 75% contained as of Friday, according to Cal Fire.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles Lakers player James counts himself among those whose property sits close to the perimeter of the ongoing Palisades Fire, which has spread over more than 23,700 acres, and is 17 percent contained, per CAL Fire.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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However, Cassidy's friends have been more than accommodating when spending time together.Ashley Vega, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Perle was underwriting it and finally had to rent a hall to accommodate the troops.CBS News, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
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The attackers disguise themselves as fake Google Ads login pages to fool advertisers, who are then phished for their account credentials.Davey Winder, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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However, others have questioned how she was so easily fooled.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, the procedure involves removing silicone or saline implants.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Treatment often involves antibiotics and supportive care.Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Take in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20in. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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