be taken in

ADJECTIVE

susceptible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affected easy impressionable inclined liable prone ready receptive responsive sensitive vulnerable wide open

WEAK

aroused disposed easily moved fall for given gullible impressed impressible influenced mark movable nonresistant obnoxious open out on a limb persuadable predisposed pushover roused sensible sensile sentient sitting duck soft stirred subject sucker suggestible susceptive swallow swayed tender touched tumble for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

insensitive unlikely unresponsive unsusceptible

WEAK

resistant resisting

Example Sentences

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These provisions will mainly be taken in 2026, with disbursements from the plan scheduled for 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

The court’s press office said Iglesias could potentially be taken in front of the Madrid-based court, which can try alleged crimes by Spanish citizens while they are abroad, AP reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

Several market strategists who spoke with MarketWatch also said a ruling striking down at least some tariffs could be taken in stride.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

Discussions are continuing over how long the regional forces would remain, but Bakari said any decision "will be taken in close collaboration with Benin's defence and security forces, who have demonstrated their bravery".

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

They had hoped their visit would be taken in confidence, a phrase which here means “kept a secret between Mr. Poe and themselves and not blabbed to Count Olaf.”

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket

be taken in

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