in between
2 of 2adverb or preposition
: between
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Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
The sleek silhouette of these Spanx pants is a good in-between for those who aren’t a fan of baggy or wide-leg options.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
However, disguised in between layers of the sandwich is the classic Reese’s peanut butter creme and chocolate — plus a sprinkle of Oreo cookie crumbs.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adjective or noun
Sisters Ellie and Chris clash over how to care for their comatose mother, who Ellie visits every week, in-between assassination attempts from Chris.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
The sleek silhouette of these Spanx pants is a good in-between for those who aren’t a fan of baggy or wide-leg options.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Adverb or preposition
The roughly 20-second clip shows the company’s PUDU D5 robot approaching a multi-section staircase, transitioning from wheels to legs, and climbing three separate stair flights with short flat stretches in between.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
However, disguised in between layers of the sandwich is the classic Reese’s peanut butter creme and chocolate — plus a sprinkle of Oreo cookie crumbs.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
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“In-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-between. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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