1
as in deceiving
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 including
to have as part of a whole
this report takes in all the latest information on the subject
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as in housing
to provide with living quarters or shelter
took in the stray dog
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Recent Examples of taking in
That’s part of taking in all the information.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
There’s also a paved trail for taking in views or birding.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Most recently, they were spotted together taking in a match at Wimbledon in London in July, where they were photographed chatting in the stands.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
There are multiple scenes of him as a younger man walking briskly on city streets, briefcase tucked under an arm – purposeful, directed, not idling or taking in the ambiance around him.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
The Michigan State Fair is underway in Novi, and people are camping, enjoying arts and crafts in the Upper Peninsula, taking in music and Polish culture in west Michigan, experiencing holistic wellness in northeast Michigan, and even trying weird attractions in mid-Michigan.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Also taking in the game were Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes (and wife Brittany), several teammates and assistant coach Dave Merritt, whose son Dawson is a freshman linebacker for the Cornhuskers.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
There, attendees can receive product samples and exclusive gifts with purchase, while taking in striking visuals.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Tinley residents, along with crowds from across the south suburban area, typically spent the weekend wearing lederhosen, taking in traditional German fare, seasonal brews and carnival rides Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
There’s also a paved trail for taking in views or birding.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Most recently, they were spotted together taking in a match at Wimbledon in London in July, where they were photographed chatting in the stands.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
There are multiple scenes of him as a younger man walking briskly on city streets, briefcase tucked under an arm – purposeful, directed, not idling or taking in the ambiance around him.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
The Michigan State Fair is underway in Novi, and people are camping, enjoying arts and crafts in the Upper Peninsula, taking in music and Polish culture in west Michigan, experiencing holistic wellness in northeast Michigan, and even trying weird attractions in mid-Michigan.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Also taking in the game were Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes (and wife Brittany), several teammates and assistant coach Dave Merritt, whose son Dawson is a freshman linebacker for the Cornhuskers.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
There, attendees can receive product samples and exclusive gifts with purchase, while taking in striking visuals.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Tinley residents, along with crowds from across the south suburban area, typically spent the weekend wearing lederhosen, taking in traditional German fare, seasonal brews and carnival rides Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking in
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Looks can be deceiving, Cali said.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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The lexicon of the wine world can be deceiving.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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While the final details were still being negotiated, the embassy said the partnership will focus on key technologies, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, telecommunications, and quantum computing.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The building is the home of Ukraine’s Cabinet, housing the offices of its ministers.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The building, on the northwest side of the city, formerly housing the Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy in the Dineen Park neighborhood and has been turned into a shelter by the American Red Cross for dozens of residents who still haven’t found a more permanent home.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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What does work is tricking her into pressing a button that knocks her out.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the Phantom Hacker attack is designed specifically to drain your bank accounts, there are plenty of variants relying on tricking you into installing dangerous software that either gives an attacker a view of your device or hijacks it completely.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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In February, a fire destroyed a South Korean budget carrier Air Busan plane, which subsequently prohibited carry-on luggage containing portable chargers from being stored in overhead bins.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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On DSPs and at digital retailers, the 23 new songs merely comprise disc one of Swag II, with a second disc also containing the 21 songs originally released as Swag the First.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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To finish off the look, Johnson wore a bombshell-esque updo reminiscent of the Pamela (but accommodating her signature blunt bangs), an uncharacteristic smoky eye, and a nude lip.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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Nimbleness — whether accommodating a star who suddenly wants to arrive by helicopter or reacting to shifting incentive policies — remains key.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Stop fooling yourself and listen.—
Richard B. Williams,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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And tech companies must do far more in the design of AI systems to prevent people fooling themselves into thinking these systems are conscious beings.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025
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Infant accessories dug-up from the previous owner’s storage at the estate sale might still contain lead paint or choking hazards, and Ziomek advises to beware especially of any accessories involving sleeping, when babies are particularly vulnerable.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Taddese and Alafaro were the 104th and 105th homicides in Kansas City this year, according to data tracked by The Star, which includes shootings involving law enforcement officers.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Taking in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20in. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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