as in with
using the means or agency of
drawn on the wall in crayon
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as in close
at, within, or to a short distance or time
the fielders closed in
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as in happening
being in the latest or current fashion
the in hairstyle this spring
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2
as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
the in thing to do is not always the right thing to do
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as in downtown
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
in gearheads had already decided that the format was a loser
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as in present
being within the confines of a specified place
the doctor isn't in right now
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as in influence
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
her years of experience with the federal regulatory agency gives her a tremendous in as a lobbyist for the nuclear power industry
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Recent Examples of in
Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms will face Rick Jackson in November.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
One class in, and Hannah is thoroughly seduced both by Melanie’s flattery and by her therapyspeak approach to acting, with its talk of truth-telling and connecting to one’s body.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 June 2026
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Preposition
Both came to the Nats in the aforementioned — and franchise-defining — trade away of Soto in 2022.
—Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms will face Rick Jackson in November.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
Adverb
But on your first or second visit, do not expect to dip in and dip out.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
One class in, and Hannah is thoroughly seduced both by Melanie’s flattery and by her therapyspeak approach to acting, with its talk of truth-telling and connecting to one’s body.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in
Preposition
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On Vix, one of the adverts shown was a MercadoLibre commercial with Brazil’s all-time top scorer Neymar.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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The Brazilian Ronaldo, his former team-mate Ronaldinho, and the Portuguese Ronaldo — pretty much anyone with Ronald in their name — all love the elastico, which is typically performed close to the touchline or byline and preceded by a slow dribble.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Emam Ashmour got the rebound, but his follow-up shot was nowhere close to the net.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The ship is thoughtfully designed to allow for ample space so guests do not feel overcrowded, even in the most happening spots.—
Susan Barnes,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
2 Sep. 2020
Adjective
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This year’s Royal Ascot is officially underway in England, and the royal family's latest addition—Harriet Sperling—gave a fashionable nod to Kate Middleton with her light blue ensemble.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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The costumes are more fantastical than grittily realistic as well, with a hip Steampunk vibe that’s more fashionable than purely Victorian.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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None of that is in tension with enforcing the curfew that already exists, prosecuting those driving cars into police officers and holding parents accountable when their children are downtown at 3 a.m. with weapons.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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For sports travelers, that means the pregame meal does not have to be a chain restaurant, and the postgame dinner does not have to be downtown.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Authorities added that adult family members were present at the home when the shooting happened.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Carlyle at present owns the majority of Content Partners, although the founders also retain significant shares.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Noun
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In an interview with the New York Times a decade ago, Iwobi talked about Ronaldinho’s influence on him via the PlayStation and brought up McGeady’s name in the same breath.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Despite the global influence, Lilo feels like a true expression of Southern California in restaurant form.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Preposition
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The Sooners clinched their CWS appearance by defeating the Kansas Jayhawks twice in the Lawrence Super Regional.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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There's about to be a lot of focus on soccer for the next month, what with the World Cup getting underway, but MLB is scoring itself some heat by bringing some serious heat.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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“In.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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