1
as in tricks
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 includes
to have as part of a whole
this report takes in all the latest information on the subject
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as in houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
took in the stray dog
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Recent Examples of takes in
Their flight path described a set of perfect lines, intentionally unlike any shape that precipitation takes in nature.
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Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The reserve takes in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, the Mackenzie Basin, Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Following a political career spanning five decades, Webster is not seeking re-election as the representative for Florida’s 11th district, which takes in a wide swath of west Central Florida.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Related Stories The selection takes in at least three Indigenous production companies.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Egg watches a puppet show, goes to some parties, takes in a joust or two, and bonds with his tall new friend and mentor.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Her video, which now has more than 500,000 views on TikTok, sparked some divided takes in the comments.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Newsome takes in Elland Road as an ex-player in the hospitality lounges nowadays, and visits away grounds as a summariser for BBC Radio Leeds.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Teller sees himself as a storyteller, and is hoping visitors will vibe with the personal, philosophical and geographical journey he’s traced in the show, which also takes in a sandy spit in western Lithuania, views over the Aegean Sea and side trips to London and Venice.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The reserve takes in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, the Mackenzie Basin, Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Following a political career spanning five decades, Webster is not seeking re-election as the representative for Florida’s 11th district, which takes in a wide swath of west Central Florida.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Related Stories The selection takes in at least three Indigenous production companies.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Egg watches a puppet show, goes to some parties, takes in a joust or two, and bonds with his tall new friend and mentor.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Her video, which now has more than 500,000 views on TikTok, sparked some divided takes in the comments.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Newsome takes in Elland Road as an ex-player in the hospitality lounges nowadays, and visits away grounds as a summariser for BBC Radio Leeds.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Teller sees himself as a storyteller, and is hoping visitors will vibe with the personal, philosophical and geographical journey he’s traced in the show, which also takes in a sandy spit in western Lithuania, views over the Aegean Sea and side trips to London and Venice.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes in
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One possible danger is a rogue network that tricks people into joining.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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San Diego startup Neomorph on Monday announced a new $100 million investment for its molecular glue that tricks cancer cells into self-destructing.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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The hotel spa includes a hammam, gravitational tub, sauna, and salt wall, all of which are ensconced among Roman ruins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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District 2 includes Clairemont, Point Loma and some nearby neighborhoods.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Next door, the Bob Dylan Center houses the massive archive of the Nobel-winning singer-songwriter, who was Guthrie’s biggest acolyte.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Its open-access data platform Ocean Census NOVA now houses thousands of entries detailing previously unknown species lurking in the depths.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 May 2026
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The complaint also claims that the image deceives customers into thinking Lipa has endorsed the product and dilutes her brand identity.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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There are high hopes for young midfielder Harrison Armstrong, whose contract also contains a club option for a further year.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Don’t use water that has a dark color, an odor or contains floating material.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Mallorca also accommodates a relaxed pace, with boutique hotel stays, spa treatments and yoga built into many itineraries.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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Although my prescription lenses work on the standard frames, some don’t, which is why there is now a $500 version that accommodates a wider range of prescriptions.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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What fools these non-OpenAI mortals must be.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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In many cases, the restructuring involves transferring assets in ways that trigger Medicaid penalties or leave veterans financially stranded.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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Building that processing infrastructure at commercial scale in the US involves not only capital expenditure but also workforce development in a sector where domestic technical expertise has atrophied.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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“Takes in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20in. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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