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 infant was taken in a police cruiser to the hospital where he was listed in critical condition and placed on a ventilator, the warrant affidavit said.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
The bill requires that each IRS notice include specific information about the error and what steps the taxpayer can take in response.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
This isn’t the only retrospective look that Corgan is taking in 2025.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
The source said Ratcliffe and his team discussed with Musk how the CIA can adapt steps that were taken in other government agencies and be more efficient without compromising national security.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
The bill requires that each IRS notice include specific information about the error and what steps the taxpayer can take in response.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
This isn’t the only retrospective look that Corgan is taking in 2025.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
The source said Ratcliffe and his team discussed with Musk how the CIA can adapt steps that were taken in other government agencies and be more efficient without compromising national security.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 1 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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The Gators on the other hand entered the tournament as the hottest power-five team in college basketball, going 14-1 in the 15 games that followed their upset over the Tigers, including an SEC Championship and Final Four berth.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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During the evening one chef from the community is awarded the People’s Choice Chef Award powered by Pepsi Dig In, which includes a prize of $10,000.—
Benjamin Liong Setiawan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The facility replaces the City’s former Public Works complex at Highland and Lincoln and houses several city divisions under one roof, including Electric, Water and Wastewater, Public Works and Warehouse operations.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Commerce, which houses the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), terminated $4 million in funding for climate research at Princeton.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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Don’t deceive the viewer—embrace the novelty!—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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In a show characterized by backstabbing and manipulation, Trachtenberg's character always went to the next level, deceiving and controlling her peers by drugging, seducing, and misleading them with a duplicitous pregnancy.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt contains 17 grams of protein in a three-quarter cup serving.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Keystone oil pipeline was shut down Tuesday morning following a rupture in North Dakota, with the resulting spill contained to an agricultural field near Fort Ransom.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 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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The new bridge is an 80-foot-long, single-span bridge to provide better flow of water in Columbia Hollow Creek and is wide enough for two lanes of traffic and is designed to accommodate all legal loads.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Apr. 2025
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But don't let the name fool you, Murderbot isn't actually the frightening story of a dangerous security robot.—
Shania Russell,
EW.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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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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