as in to trick
to cause to believe what is untrue
you're having me on, aren't you, mate?
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Recent Examples of have on
The foundation that built the museum placed it in Medora, North Dakota – population 121 – because of the impact the area had on his life.
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Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Lasting moments What is far less speculative, residents said, is the lasting effect the presence of the World Cup tournament, along with the presence of Algerians and their fans — both domestic and international — has had on them personally.
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Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
He is seen as a very good rebounder, shot-blocker and lob threat, which goes with what Doncic likes to have on his team.
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Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Another user perfectly summed up the impact the singing competition in the fictional language has on society.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
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Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Lasting moments What is far less speculative, residents said, is the lasting effect the presence of the World Cup tournament, along with the presence of Algerians and their fans — both domestic and international — has had on them personally.
—
Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
He is seen as a very good rebounder, shot-blocker and lob threat, which goes with what Doncic likes to have on his team.
—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Another user perfectly summed up the impact the singing competition in the fictional language has on society.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for have on
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These fraudulent sites often mimic legitimate stores or rank high in search results, tricking desperate consumers into buying non-existent AC units.
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The revenge story saw Tucker's exes convincing Snow's Kate to trick the ladies' man into falling in love with her.
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Appearance, though, can be deceiving, but luckily, this shed is still packed with smart features and a clever design that will keep all your belongings safe.
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Here, however, the joke is that appearances can be deceiving — or to be more specific, that trying to act like a character in a movie is a reckless, unwise thing to do.
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Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.
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The fluffy blooms on mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) look pretty in pink, but don’t be fooled by their dainty appearance.
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Photos taken in the photo booth at the Somewhere Special rooftop bar.
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In Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, farmer Mindy Dean, 50, and her family will be milking their goats Saturday and maybe taking in some local fireworks.
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“Have on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have%20on. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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