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
Guess what was most helpful to have on hand in the middle of the night?
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
The impact that the students that go through our program are able to have on the community and the world.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 22 Feb. 2025
What impact could the AfD have on the outcome of the vote?
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The study, which is part of a research series examining the impact wildfires have had on the county’s different racial and ethnic groups, found that more than 12,000 of the 50,000 Asian immigrants and their descendants living within four evacuation zones need language assistance.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
The impact that the students that go through our program are able to have on the community and the world.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 22 Feb. 2025
What impact could the AfD have on the outcome of the vote?
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The study, which is part of a research series examining the impact wildfires have had on the county’s different racial and ethnic groups, found that more than 12,000 of the 50,000 Asian immigrants and their descendants living within four evacuation zones need language assistance.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for have on
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Phishing works by tricking the user, with no reliance on any particular operating system or browser.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
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Here are some alternative snacking options that can help trick your brain into feeling full.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Despite providing historical records and even materials for a documentary on Bad Boy Entertainment in 2021, Burrowes says he was once again deceived and left unpaid for his contributions.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Photo : Volkswagen No, your eyes do not deceive you, a Volkswagen did earn itself a spot on the list of the greatest luxury vehicles of all time.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Look for the producer, grape variety, region, and vintage, and don’t be fooled by flashy words.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Also, unlike its many imposters (and there are many similar looking wireless lamps out there, so don’t be fooled), the Poldina comes with a 1-year warranty on the battery and a 2-year warranty for any defects.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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What To Know Georgescu was taken in for questioning by Romanian police after being stopped in traffic on Wednesday after the Prosecutor General's Office announced that criminal proceedings concerning the candidate had begun.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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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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“Have on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have%20on. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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