HAD ON Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

had on

verb

past tense of have on, chiefly British

as in deceived

to cause to believe what is untrue you're having me on, aren't you, mate?

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Recent Examples of had on The teams eligible for the studies were limited to partners NASA already had on contract for technology development. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026 The political fracas reflects the toll that large-scale outbreaks have had on the public psyche. — Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 During the Create & Cultivate event, Berry also spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about the influence her style and beauty has had on other actresses. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026 During the sentencing hearing, the girl, who testified at trial, described the impact the assault and court proceedings had on her mentally and physically. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026 At the center of the story is the deeply personal, harrowing toll Jay’s pursuit of the truth had on him and his family. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026 Last week, the owner of a location of the Gyroville franchise, which sells gyros in Doral, took to social media to speak about the impact the 287(g) agreement had on her business and the wider community. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 Years later, Quan never forgot the impact Spielberg had on his career, giving him his start so young. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026 Patrick Mahomes was back in action, but the real story of the game was the immediate impact Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker had on the Kansas City offense. — Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for had on

Verb

Some veterans say recruiters deceived them and Haitian authorities tortured them; their families call them scapegoats.

— Astrid Suárez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Some of the Colombians have long maintained that they were deceived about the mission and arrived at the home after Moïse had already been killed.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of deceived

Verb

An impersonator may have tricked a Las Vegas nightclub last year, but those at the park Tuesday appeared convinced of their brush with Bieber.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Because you can get tricked very quickly into thinking that acting is all about me.

— David Katz, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of tricked

Verb

For one thing, the aircraft was an all-electric number powered by a dozen electric motors strung along the leading edge of the wing.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
But by Taiwan’s next presidential election in 2028, 12 years will have passed since that strategy was last tested—and the gamble is whether Xi can still be strung along.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026