1
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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2
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
The members of his family who were taken in the dark of night were wealthy landowners in the area and were never heard from again.
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Willie J. Allen Jr., Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025
The driver was taken in an ambulance to Hartford Hospital.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2025
Mancini was taken in an ambulance to St. Vincent’s Medical Center for serious injuries.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2025
What stands out in photos taken in the arena is that the cameras really protrude, perhaps emphasized by the phone’s thin profile.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Willie J. Allen Jr., Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025
The driver was taken in an ambulance to Hartford Hospital.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2025
Mancini was taken in an ambulance to St. Vincent’s Medical Center for serious injuries.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2025
What stands out in photos taken in the arena is that the cameras really protrude, perhaps emphasized by the phone’s thin profile.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take in
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In his memoir/self-help book Catching the Big Fish, Lynch called out directors who trick actors into a Method performance.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2025
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Cybercriminals set up seemingly legitimate sites that tricked users into downloading malware disguised as harmless software updates.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Those places include Aruba, Bogotá, San Salvador and Mexico City.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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The planned flood watch did not include the Mountain fire burned scar in Ventura County.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Zheng was ordered held without bail by a judge, but the Department of Correction would not say where he is being housed.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Mary is the director at the hospital where the Holmes Clinic is housed, and Chestnut and Aytes have fantastic chemistry despite their characters’ differing patient care tactics.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned that the texts appear authentic, sometimes linking to legitimate websites to deceive consumers.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Prosecutors said the counterfeit security seals used to deceive customs officials were also shipped to the U.S. from China.—
Tony Barboza,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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Like a giant Jenga tower, the church contained various building support redundancies, such as buttressing, masonry and tie-rods.—
John Penney,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2025
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Which team’s pass rush bothers or contains the other QB more effectively might tip this result.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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Inside, the open floor plan is perfect for family gatherings, with spacious living areas that easily accommodate both intimate get-togethers and lively celebrations.—
Cece Lesesne,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2025
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Each train is designed to accommodate over 400 passengers and will operate at speeds reaching up to 350 kilometers per hour (217 mph).—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Don’t be fooled by its cheery name: Happy Face looks haunting.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
27 Jan. 2025
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However, phishing is platform-agnostic, relying on fooling you, the user.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
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Of course, a big part of turning the running game around will involve upgrading the roster.—
Jon Machota,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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Both programs involve aspiring entrepreneurs pitching (hopefully) lucrative business models to a panel of celebrity investors, seeking to secure investment capital in exchange for equity in their company.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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