1
as in tricks
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 includes
to have as part of a whole
this report takes in all the latest information on the subject
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as in houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
took in the stray dog
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Recent Examples of takes in
Teaming with a colorful cast of characters, their investigation sends them on an expedition that takes in Scottish politics, AI, cults, secret agents, smugglers, and vegan record shops.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
But Waymo’s technology involves more of a step-by-step process, where its system takes in data from high-definition maps and advanced sensors to recognize objects and plan the vehicle’s path.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
Normally, in a development of this scale, there would be a feasibility study which takes in several options, examining the impact of different levels of change — everything from doing nothing to pushing to the max.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Each neuron takes in information, processes it, and passes it to the next layer until the network produces a final output.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
At his Neverland research island, through the groundbreaking Hybrid process, Kavalier takes in terminally ill children and moves their consciousness into ageless adult synthetic bodies.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Highlights include a walking tour that takes in the streets and bars and personas Buffett immortalized in his songs; a memorial parade down Duval Street featuring Buffett’s music and a party in Truman Park near the water.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Dedicated to first and second features, talent which has competed at New Directors takes in New Directors has helped to boost the discovery of filmmakers such as Olivier Assayas, Nicolas Winding Refn, Jonathan Glazer, Lucile Hadžihalilović, Bong Joon-ho, Isabel Coixet and Kevin Smith.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
But Waymo’s technology involves more of a step-by-step process, where its system takes in data from high-definition maps and advanced sensors to recognize objects and plan the vehicle’s path.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
Normally, in a development of this scale, there would be a feasibility study which takes in several options, examining the impact of different levels of change — everything from doing nothing to pushing to the max.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Each neuron takes in information, processes it, and passes it to the next layer until the network produces a final output.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
At his Neverland research island, through the groundbreaking Hybrid process, Kavalier takes in terminally ill children and moves their consciousness into ageless adult synthetic bodies.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Highlights include a walking tour that takes in the streets and bars and personas Buffett immortalized in his songs; a memorial parade down Duval Street featuring Buffett’s music and a party in Truman Park near the water.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Dedicated to first and second features, talent which has competed at New Directors takes in New Directors has helped to boost the discovery of filmmakers such as Olivier Assayas, Nicolas Winding Refn, Jonathan Glazer, Lucile Hadžihalilović, Bong Joon-ho, Isabel Coixet and Kevin Smith.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes in
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Adding mulch too early when temperatures are still warm traps heat and tricks plant roots to remain active and produce new growth that can be damaged by cold temperatures.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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Seeing empty floor tricks the brain into thinking there is more space than there is.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the house includes two parking spots, granting ample parking space for two vehicles.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The studio was designed by the architect Josep Lluís Sert, and the property includes the 18th-century villa up the hill, where Miró left behind charcoal graffiti on the walls and several of his artworks.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Fox News Digital reached out to Jurupa Unified School District, which houses Jurupa Valley and Patriot High School, and the Chaffey Joint Union High School District, which houses Los Osos, for a response.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ohio is one of 23 states that houses Asian longhorn ticks, with the latest siting in Butler County near Cincinnati.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Kombucha is a fermented tea that contains some sugar, but fermentation reduces how much your body actually absorbs.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Bluey Medley This to-go pack contains sliced apples, cheddar, and pretzels, says House.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Oct. 2025
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The programming combines large-scale runway shows with intimate presentations, offering a platform that accommodates emerging voices alongside established names.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Designed to minimize the risks faced by troops on the frontlines, Ukraine’s NUMO ground robot features a modular design that accommodates a range of attachments, from turrets and relay masts to wire cutters and mine-clearing equipment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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These four are all very proud of their special status, which involves democratic processes, including members electing the club’s president, approving (or not) annual accounts, and voting on changes to club statutes at assemblies that must be held once a year.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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This surgery involves a smaller incision.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
15 Oct. 2025
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Remove firewood, bricks, boards, tarps, or vegetation up against the house, which shelters insects that provide food for spiders, says Gray.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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