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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3
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
Based on the Mojang Studio’s blockbuster Minecraft video game, A Minecraft Movie obliterated projections in its opening weekend frame April 4-6, taking in $163 million domestically.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Would a third straight winning season inspire the decision-makers to continue the all-in approach instead of adapting the fiscally responsible course Miami has taken in free agency?
—Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Gibson, a leading man in films such as Mad Max, What Women Want, Signs, and Braveheart, was taken in because of a 2010 incident with his then-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
After her mother's stroke, Keys said self-care meant taking her blood pressure medication, drinking water and lingering for a moment at the mailbox to take in the sunshine and feel the wind on her face.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Would a third straight winning season inspire the decision-makers to continue the all-in approach instead of adapting the fiscally responsible course Miami has taken in free agency?
—Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Gibson, a leading man in films such as Mad Max, What Women Want, Signs, and Braveheart, was taken in because of a 2010 incident with his then-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
After her mother's stroke, Keys said self-care meant taking her blood pressure medication, drinking water and lingering for a moment at the mailbox to take in the sunshine and feel the wind on her face.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take in
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Be Wary of Phishing Emails and Texts After a breach, scammers may impersonate the affected company to trick you into clicking malicious links.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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She was tricked by the very devilish Zeus, who broke his way into many marriages.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2025
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Then Mitchell got hot in the clutch, scoring nine points on 3-of-4 shooting from three-point range in overtime after a shaky first half that included 0-of-4 shooting from the field.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The rear compartment houses the power cable, two cleaning pads, and the safety cord.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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Consider this compact case that’s ready to house your passport.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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But as, as the brilliant evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller notes, our capacities to judge competence have evolved, so too have our capacities to deceive others about it.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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And Ken claims to be a man of faith but uses fake Uber accounts to meet his girlfriend and deceive his family.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Fires were contained, and no casualties were reported.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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Modern mainframes offer significant processing power, handling up to 30,000 transactions per second, and can accommodate substantial data with up to 40 terabytes of memory.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Sanders spokesperson Anna Bahr said in an email the event moved to accommodate a larger-than-expected crowd as the tour has drawn tens of thousands of attendees.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Then, as if anyone was fooled, the talk show host pulled off his hat, wig and snap-on nose and lip piercings and Sheeran pulled of his wig to reveal his signature carrot top to shouts of joy.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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That attempt was soon fooled by sloppy play in the neutral zone that gave Brad Marchand a short-handed opportunity.—
Nick Ashbourne,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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One scene in the Pinnacle Golf Resort simulation involves a restaurant manager handling a disruptive guest during a high-profile event.—
Betsy Pudliner,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, hitting this price point involves trade-offs in materials, charging, and—significantly—the on-device AI capabilities compared to its pricier siblings.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Take in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20in. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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