1
as in deceived
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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as in included
to have as part of a whole
this report takes in all the latest information on the subject
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as in camped
to provide with living quarters or shelter
took in the stray dog
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Recent Examples of taken in
Throughout the journey, the ever-changing landscape can be taken in from the comfort of the carriage.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
There were too many steps that needed to be taken in between.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Electricity costs have been one of the factors fueling the recent nosedive AI has taken in public polling, and a new study suggests residential utility pain tied to the technology needs of this decade might be just getting started.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Such guidelines and precautions are being taken in certain cities as TikTok takeovers are causing disruption in some areas.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The TikTok app logo is seen in this photo illustration taken in Warsaw, Poland on 18 November, 2024.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Oceans have taken in about 90% of the Earth’s excess heat energy over the past 50 years, according to the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The photos were taken in March.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
She was taken in an ambulance to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital to be evaluated, according to Skau.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
There were too many steps that needed to be taken in between.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Electricity costs have been one of the factors fueling the recent nosedive AI has taken in public polling, and a new study suggests residential utility pain tied to the technology needs of this decade might be just getting started.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Such guidelines and precautions are being taken in certain cities as TikTok takeovers are causing disruption in some areas.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The TikTok app logo is seen in this photo illustration taken in Warsaw, Poland on 18 November, 2024.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Oceans have taken in about 90% of the Earth’s excess heat energy over the past 50 years, according to the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The photos were taken in March.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
She was taken in an ambulance to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital to be evaluated, according to Skau.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken in
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But the postcard Hersh received appears to be part of a misinformation campaign targeting Democrats who might be deceived into voting for two candidates, a move that would spoil their ballot.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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The return of Prince in the 11th over earned Lukcnow wickets of Devdutt Padikkal, who got deceived by a slower ball, and struggling Jitesh Sharma, who top-edged a pull shot to Pant behind the wickets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
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By that measure, 27 percent — or 1 in 4 minutes — included at least one gambling reference.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Iran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, was said to have included some nuclear concessions in its latest proposal to end the war.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Young Ofelia and her pregnant mother have been brought to live in the countryside, where her brutal stepfather Captain Vidal’s job is to wipe out the remaining rebels camped in the local forest.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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More than 100 supporters camped outside the Senate building overnight, waving the national flag and blocking nearby roads, before being dispersed by police.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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The brand’s beaded bikinis and one-pieces stay relatively streamlined in silhouette, but are adorned with playful rainbow beads strung along straps and ties, translating its accessory language into a new category.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Last fall, loops of razor-wire fencing were strung along the Rio Grande in the Big Bend area, a remote region of far West Texas.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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On April 21, 2025, employees at an apartment complex where Turner worked as a maintenance worker reportedly found a tool bag in a storage room that contained 790 grams of fentanyl and one kilogram of cocaine, court records show.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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This speeds up the thawing process while keeping the fruit contained.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Either the husband or the wife might have caught the virus there and then boarded the cruise ship, along with the virus.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Unlike previous interceptions, which mostly took place under the cover of night, the Israeli military boarded the boats in broad daylight.—
Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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It is housed in the same building as the attraction’s affiliate, The Escape Game, which opened in 2015 and took hold in the world of escape rooms.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The Spanish Revival skyscraper once housed one of the city’s first newspapers, but later served as a resource center for hundreds of thousands of Cubans seeking asylum in the United States, according to Miami Dade College, which now operates the site as a museum.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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What are normal temperatures in June/July and will fans be sheltered at games?—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The Conte will find you regardless—whether in the gardens, the chapel, along the river, or by the water mill—ready to tell you exactly how this land fed Venice, sheltered its people, and outlasted its republic.—
Erica Firpo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2026
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“Taken in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20in. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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