SUCK IN Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

suck in

verb

Definition of suck in

as in to deceive

to cause to believe what is untrue she was sucked in by a scam that was run by a shady outfit selling time-shares

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Recent Examples of suck in This colorful shooter game will suck in hours of your time as there is tons of content to explore in the open world, like side quests and dungeons. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026 Helicopters hover over the HeloPod, then suck in water through a snorkel-like device. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 May 2026 Available in either black or white, this round insect trap uses UV lights and a fan to lure and suck in nearby flying pests with ease. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 The Interceptor sucks in trash and deposits it in large bins that, once full, are shipped off for appropriate disposal—and in an interesting twist, an afterlife as material for new car production. — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for suck in

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Part of the robot’s training was to handle situations in which its handlers have deliberately deceived it.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 6 July 2026
With or without Balogun, the co-host will be feeling confident against a Belgium team that has flattered to deceive in this tournament so far.

— David Hickey, NBC news, 6 July 2026

Definition of deceive

Verb

These fraudulent sites often mimic legitimate stores or rank high in search results, tricking desperate consumers into buying non-existent AC units.

— Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
The revenge story saw Tucker's exes convincing Snow's Kate to trick the ladies' man into falling in love with her.

— Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of trick

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Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026
The fluffy blooms on mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) look pretty in pink, but don’t be fooled by their dainty appearance.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

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