HAD ON Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

had on

verb

past tense of have on, chiefly British

as in deceived

to cause to believe what is untrue you're having me on, aren't you, mate?

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Recent Examples of had on But federal data repeatedly illustrated the strain that Covid had on hospitals. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 Enzyme cleaners are formulated to tackle certain biological (organic) messes (think everything from blood to the accident your pup had on the carpet) by breaking down the compounds that make these stains and odors difficult to remove. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026 The effect that Republicans’ Wuhan investigations and right-leaning media had on Fauci’s public image continuously bothered him, according to the writings. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026 Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Classic-TV enthusiasts are well acquainted with the impact Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz had on the medium. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026 Boozer’s ability to affect basketball games, combined with the talent Memphis had on its roster, unsurprisingly led to a dominant run through both the Salt Lake City and Las Vegas summer leagues. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Winkler has been open about the impact Hopkins’ work as an actor has had on his own work in the profession. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 But May’s life and death provide a glimpse into the tremendous and tragic effect that legislation and political rhetoric have had on trans people across America — especially kids. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 July 2026 Johnson held an umbrella and had on sunglasses that looked like the goggles scientists once wore during nuclear tests. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for had on

Verb

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
Harvey said at the time that his biggest concern was the people being deceived.

— Victor Dey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of deceived

Verb

Giovannoni showed that the free, open-source tool successfully tricked scammers into giving away their own private personal information, such as phone numbers, addresses, and even bank account details.

— Kim Key, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2026
Wilson didn’t arrive at her position because Republicans tricked her into it.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of tricked

Verb

As some of us will inevitably succumb to its grand and growing illusion, the rest may get the opportunity to find the key to understanding how so many others could be fooled and so foolish.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Don’t be fooled by the domes’ modest 700-square-foot dimensions; each dome includes big amenities such as a king-size bed, full dining table, couch, kitchenette, and custom bathroom (as well as heating and air conditioning).

— Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of fooled

Verb

But by Taiwan’s next presidential election in 2028, 12 years will have passed since that strategy was last tested—and the gamble is whether Xi can still be strung along.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Clients appreciate getting a clear answer instead of being strung along.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026