TOOK IN Synonyms: 149 Similar and Opposite Words

took in

verb

past tense of take in

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 housed

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

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Recent Examples of took in As Tassion took in their work, an idea — perhaps an outrageous one — formed in his mind. — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 Last year, zoo officials took in a trio of 3-month-old cubs, Fern, Thistle, and Spruce, after their mom was likely struck and killed by a car. — Jasmine Mendez follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 On some days, the film took in as little as 200 yuan ($30) at the box office, according to Maoyan, a movie-tracking platform. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Rescue partners and foster families took in pets, according to its page. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 De’Angelo Daniel, a stylist and designer known professionally as D-Lo Stylez, said the fashion reflected the pride attendees took in celebrating one another. — Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026 Meanwhile in Foxborough, it's been a long offseason since the drubbing the Patriots took in SB60. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 27 July 2026 In Bordeaux, authorities took in thousands of evacuees, offering them food and shelter in an exhibition center, and the city’s mayor said it could be equipped to welcome as many as 10,000 people if that became necessary. — Mark Carlson, Fortune, 25 July 2026 Iran did claim in this year’s war that Erbil was one of the targets of its air force during the offensive its fighters took in the first days of the war, although this remains unconfirmed. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for took in

Verb

Now some say the operation has left them feeling deceived and questioning whether the White House considered their safety.

— Scott Nover, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2026
White House pool reporters deceived Advertisement McDonald pushed back on the idea that Air Force One and the people still aboard it, including journalists, were left exposed.

— Philip Wang, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of deceived

Verb

The Foscarini Signature Suite (which housed the Doge) is approximately 966 square feet and also offers Grand Canal views.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Off-grid residents blur the line between housed and homeless, as county officials juggle lax enforcement, environmental damage, real estate scams and calls to legalize basic services such as addresses and trash pickup.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of housed

Verb

In the past couple of years, deepfakes have already tricked large firms like Arup into wiring $25 million to scammers.

— Allyson Kapin, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
In September 2025, a judge dismissed the lawsuit, noting that consumers could still enjoy the treats even if they felt tricked by the wrappers.

— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of tricked

Verb

Verify the numbers, name the next step, and let clear facts make the agreement feel safer for everyone involved.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
The university asserted that the subpoena would create unnecessary work for the police department, unearth irrelevant documents and waste the time of everyone involved.

— Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of involved

Verb

Her school from fourth to seventh grade, Colegio San Agustín Makati, accommodated her tournament schedule.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
The United Kingdom and the United States ran deficits that accommodated both Japan’s and Germany’s surpluses.

— MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of accommodated

Verb

We’re meant to learn from our mistakes and not get fooled a second time.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
The uncomfortable implication is that the most dangerous credibility failures are not the ones where we are obviously fooled by something implausible.

— Big Think, Big Think, 21 Aug. 2026