as in to deceive
to cause to believe what is untrue
she was sucked in by a scam that was run by a shady outfit selling time-shares
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Recent Examples of suck in
Conventional wisdom is that a black hole’s powerful gravity sucks in any object that dares venture too close, then rips that matter apart.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Come too close to one, and you’d get sucked in by its gravitational pull, or burn up from the intense heat surrounding it.
—David Garofalo, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
They're made of a Lycra spandex that wraps around and sucks in the waist, covering the belly button and giving you full butt coverage.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
To clarify, engaging your core and sucking in your stomach are two entirely different actions.
—Dana Solomon, Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Come too close to one, and you’d get sucked in by its gravitational pull, or burn up from the intense heat surrounding it.
—David Garofalo, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
They're made of a Lycra spandex that wraps around and sucks in the waist, covering the belly button and giving you full butt coverage.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
To clarify, engaging your core and sucking in your stomach are two entirely different actions.
—Dana Solomon, Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suck in
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Their book has already generated a national debate about whether the White House deceived the public about the president’s condition and how Biden’s late exit from the race undermined the Democratic Party’s chances of stopping a second term for President Trump.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Although Bristol’s spring race may appear to have sparse crowds, this is somewhat deceiving.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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In April, the comedian shared that he had been tricked by someone pretending to be the group’s manager while trying to arrange a bit involving actor Richard Kind and a pet tortoise.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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Attackers often trick users into unknowingly running malware this way. 4.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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Prosecco may be Italy’s most joyful export—bubbly, bright, and effortlessly charming—but don’t let its easygoing nature fool you.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Don't let his three Emmy nominations and his more than 10 million Instagram followers fool you, Pedro Pascal is a man of the people.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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“Suck in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suck%20in. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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