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
The pedestrian was seriously injured and was taken in an ambulance to St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
The 2025 draft might be devoid of top-level quarterbacking talent, but some experts think that 10 to 11 defensive linemen could be taken in Round 1.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
All had been lifted by 7:30 p.m. Videos shared with the South Florida Sun Sentinel taken in Delray Beach and near Fort Lauderdale’s beach show clusters of fiery, sparkling streaks falling, resembling meteors and fireworks.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Immigration and legal researchers said the Trump administration has pressured these countries to take in undocumented migrants, particularly those who are from countries like China and India that have been traditionally more reluctant to accept people back.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
The 2025 draft might be devoid of top-level quarterbacking talent, but some experts think that 10 to 11 defensive linemen could be taken in Round 1.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
All had been lifted by 7:30 p.m. Videos shared with the South Florida Sun Sentinel taken in Delray Beach and near Fort Lauderdale’s beach show clusters of fiery, sparkling streaks falling, resembling meteors and fireworks.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Immigration and legal researchers said the Trump administration has pressured these countries to take in undocumented migrants, particularly those who are from countries like China and India that have been traditionally more reluctant to accept people back.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take in
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Increasingly, criminals are able to use commonly available tools to launch sophisticated phishing scams, going as far as digitally replicating faces and voices in order to trick security systems.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Phishing is a cyber-attack that aims to trick people into divulging personal information.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
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This rise aligns with broader economic trends, including increasing tuition costs and the lingering effects of inflation on family budgets.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The concert — which featured Three Days Grace, Sevendust and local headliner Disturbed — included pyrotechnics located directly underneath the banners.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Greenbrier has done more for the country than house its heads of state.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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One part was the cold box, where ice and frozen meat and other provisions were stored; one part housed the kitchen; and the last part held a long communal dining table.—
Graydon Carter,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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But appearances can be deceiving because there's a lot of bright side here.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
10 Mar. 2025
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Trips down memory lane, especially when Star Wars video games are involved, can be deceiving.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Another, the Jacked Up sandwich, contains jalapenos, cheese, bacon and sauces.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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Firefighters have largely contained the most severe blazes, but fire risk remains high in parts of the region.—
Kiley Price,
WIRED,
15 Mar. 2025
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To accommodate the rush, airlines serving Sacramento International Airport have increased their service capacity in March by 21% compared to March 2024, Myers said.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
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Explain the value of taking stress breaks during the day, and offer anytime access to resources to accommodate long hours or busy travel schedules. 4.—
Michael Held,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Do not be fooled by this bill’s carve-out for masks worn for health and religious reasons.—
Nikki Morse,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2025
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This pair looks like a classic trouser, with front pleats and a relaxed leg — but don’t be fooled.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration is trying to deport two other people involved in protests against the war in Gaza at Columbia University.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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While the Primary Wave deal closed just weeks after her death, sources said she was involved in nearly every aspect of the deal’s negotiations.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Take in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20in. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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