TAKING IN Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

taking in

verb

present participle of take in

as in deceiving

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 including

to have as part of a whole this report takes in all the latest information on the subject

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as in housing

to provide with living quarters or shelter took in the stray dog

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Recent Examples of taking in The longtime Paul McCartney collaborator smiled and nodded, taking in the moment during the final night of Eddie Vedder‘s annual Southern California festival. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026 Those sporting looks from the Browne oeuvre and taking in the scene included Junia Lin, Isan Elba, Jack Cameron Kay, Ian Bradley, and Tom Sachs—new headphones included. — Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026 Cregger then cast him as the lead of his Resident Evil reboot, which has now scored the franchise’s best reviews and highest-grossing opening weekend, taking in $60 million across its first three days. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026 In their directness and simplicity, Laffont’s photos evoke the style-forward photographs that Malick Sidibé was taking in Mali at that same time. — Lucy Sante, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026 Aquarium officials received some 500 marine animals from that operation on June 19, taking in an array of fish, sharks, clams, shrimp, prawns and tiny snails. — John Donegan Long Beach Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026 Brandon Aubrey might be the only kicker worth taking in Round 11 or 12. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026 Two rows back sat Charlie Kirk’s father, who was bent forward, and mother, who wasn’t reacting physically but taking in what the judge was saying. — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 After taking in the Old Town Hall, one of the city’s most significant historic landmarks, stop at the Historische Wurstkuchl near the bridge for a casual lunch. — Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

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But 3-0 marks can be deceiving heading into a battle of unbeatens at home against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
Boulder County accused the fossil fuel companies of deceiving the general public about the dangers of their oil and gas operations and the associated greenhouse gas emissions through their advertising and marketing.

— Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

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— Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
The spa is set to open in mid-December and promises to have a range of treatments including massages, facials, and hot/cold therapy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of including

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During a press event on the Paramount lot Tuesday, hours after the merger had closed, Skydance CEO David Ellison revealed that the two lots, each historically and currently housing both film and TV, would be organized differently.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
Amid speculation that Drexel plans to sell the 150-year-old building housing the Academy, Philadelphia's city council proposed altering local zoning overlays in order to make selling the building or converting it to other uses more difficult.

— Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026

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RatHat relies heavily on tricking someone into installing a malicious Android app and approving powerful permissions.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Wardle found that a simple variation of ClickFix attack—a technique that has become remarkably effective in tricking people into infecting their devices—is all that’s required for an attacker to take control of a Muse account.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

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Service in the restaurants is top notch with knowledgeable and accommodating staff.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
The Gulf is entering a costly new era of accommodating Iran, regardless of whether Tehran and Washington break their stalemate.

— Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of accommodating

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In the highlight, Marshall retrieves the ball and oddly fires it back to the infield, fooling no one.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Anybody hoping that a Netanyahu defeat in October and the emergence of a less controversial successor will reset the table is likely fooling themselves.

— Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026