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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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 trek has taken in well over $400 million in ticket sales, earning it the Guinness World Record for the highest grossing tour of all time by a Latin artist.
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
This shot was taken in front of the Reagan Library in 1991 in Simi Valley, California.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Rescuers also took in 30 dogs from Villa Chardonnay, with 14 remaining in the Humane Society’s care.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026
Visitors to the Reykjavík Art Museum can leave their coats, bags, and other belongings in viewable vitrines near the entrance, to serve as something like memorials for those taking in the show.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
This shot was taken in front of the Reagan Library in 1991 in Simi Valley, California.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Rescuers also took in 30 dogs from Villa Chardonnay, with 14 remaining in the Humane Society’s care.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026
Visitors to the Reykjavík Art Museum can leave their coats, bags, and other belongings in viewable vitrines near the entrance, to serve as something like memorials for those taking in the show.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take in
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Posts from other Knicks fans say the user tried tricking them as well.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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These websites closely resemble legitimate ticketing and checkout platforms and can allow scammers to steal log-in credentials, personal information and credit card numbers and trick you into sending in payments.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Brianna and Kierianna Long now face several charges in connection with the May 30 incident, including assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and assault with a dangerous weapon, according to local reports.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Unlike its peers, the Obama Presidential Center will not house the thousands of artifacts and documents that recorded his saga.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Start by visiting the Ojai Valley Museum, housed in a converted church.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Subscriptions started at $88 per week and included almost 300 templates for fake websites designed to deceive customers, a dashboard that allowed criminals to monitor their campaigns, a discussion forum where users could find collaborators and receive support, and keylogging capabilities.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
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No, your eyes do not deceive you.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The Chiefs Hall of Honor on the second-level concourse contains the organization’s four Super Bowl trophies, memorabilia, exhibits and documents, and there is no admission to walk through history.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The farm system does not contain an endless supply of prospects.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Longtime transatlantic partners now differ on issues ranging from the conduct and conclusion of the Iran war to support for Ukraine; meanwhile, Japan fears the US is prioritizing accommodating China over backing its Asian allies.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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At the helm, bucket seats reinforce the high- performance feel, while the cockpit accommodates up to 12 guests, with a central dining area, twin aft sunpads, and a larger sunpad forward.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Kurt's key takeaways Rick's story is a tough reminder that scams can look polished enough to fool careful people.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Busch wasn’t fooled when San Francisco Giants lefty reliever Erik Miller hung a 1-1 slider over the plate in the fifth inning.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Parker, who serves as the chief of staff at Cook Children’s Hospital, has filed a conflict of interest form disclosing her employment and regularly recuses herself from votes involving city business with the hospital network.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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To get involved or donate, visit their website.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Take in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20in. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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