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taking in

ADJECTIVE
realizing
Synonyms
STRONG
acquiring clearing gaining getting inheriting making netting obtaining receiving
NOUN
absorption
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consumption digestion intake penetration retention saturation
STRONG
exhaustion fusion imbibing impregnation ingestion inhalation osmosis reception suction
WEAK
drinking in soaking up uptake
Antonyms
WEAK
boredom distraction
NOUN
adoption
Synonyms
STRONG
fosterage fostering raising
WEAK
adopting naturalizing
Antonyms
WEAK
pass rejection repudiation
NOUN
assimilation
Synonyms
STRONG
anabolism catabolism consumption digestion ingestion inhalation metabolism
WEAK
soaking up
NOUN
intake
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absorption
STRONG
admission input profit

Example Sentences

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She has promised to continue his policy of taking in people of different nationalities who have been deported from the United States.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

We looked up, taking in Ross in all his Afro-permed glory, manifesting a leafy forest out of what had been a mountain’s dense shadow.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

They will also visit New York taking in an event at the 9/11 memorial.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

In the first quarter of last year, U.S. companies prepared for the expected tariffs by taking in more exports from the EU, with the aim of receiving goods without having to pay higher import duties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

My students are quiet for a moment, taking in the information.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin