taking in

present participle of take in
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking in
Verb
  • The show, hosted by actor Alan Cumming and set in a remote Scottish castle, features reality TV veterans and celebrities working together—and often deceiving each other—in challenges for a cash prize.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Augusta National will quickly expose even the most microscopic weakness in one’s game with its winding fairways and deceiving putting surfaces.
    Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • But Putin is sending lower-level officials, including a security service veteran who's especially disliked in Kyiv for his role at the start of the war.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025
  • This year, the Chiefs have eight picks, including two in the third round, the byproduct of last year’s trade with the Tennessee Titans that centered on cornerback L’Jarius Sneed.
    Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Gunfire ensued when Ratliff came out of the vault with a sack containing money.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
  • American fans have the opportunity to purchase seven different CD variants, all containing collectible items such as photocards, posters, stickers and trading cards.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • That being said, other iPhone 13 Pro Max users will appreciate this bag’s accommodating nature.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Known as 504 plans, the popular system for accommodating students in school are geared for kids who do qualify for help under disability plans known as IEPs, or Individualized Education Programs.
    Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • James cuts back inside onto his right foot, fooling the defender, rather than going to the byline off his left foot.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Each plays a role in fooling their foe, who captures the turtle, while the deer, heeding the turtle’s good counsel, manages a sly escape.
    John Nemec, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The new advisories follow several incidents involving foreign nationals being detained or deported at US airports, despite carrying valid documentation.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • And more recent headlines about the film predominately focused on real-life drama involving her evil queen, Gal Gadot.
    Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • For families, the biggest expense, by far, is lodging.
    Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The Independent explains that in many cases, carriers ask travelers to arrange lodging themselves and submit receipts afterward for reimbursement, often citing logistical difficulties in making the arrangements directly.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This is a hard problem, encompassing moral judgment, and is fully steeped in ethical (and legal) implications.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Buff Strickland While known for her dressmaker detail and eye for color, Bratton believes that the essence of a house begins with the hard finishes, encompassing everything from cabinetry, fixtures, and flooring to hardware and paint colors.
    Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Taking in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20in. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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