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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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
Heran Mamo, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
Season 1 of Wednesday is currently available to stream in full on Netflix.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2025
Problem solved—just whack a massive capacity card in, right?
—Matt Kamen, Wired News, 3 Aug. 2025
Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2023
And on an individual level are players such Riley Mahlman and Kaden Johnson, highly-touted prospects from Minnesota who declined the chance to play for their in-state school and joined forces with its oldest rival.
—Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2022
Rory Doherty, Vulture, 11 July 2025
The frame folds in a matter of seconds with a simple pull mechanism that compacts those six limbs down into a 33.5 x 13.8 x 7.9-in (85 x 35 x 20-cm) carry bag that can be hauled on the shoulder or worn like a backpack.
—New Atlas, 30 June 2025
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Preposition
The 15-show trek kicks off on Oct. 16 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C., and goes through major U.S. arenas before wrapping on Nov. 16 at Miami’s Kaseya Center.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
Season 1 of Wednesday is currently available to stream in full on Netflix.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Polka dots crept back in as an essential with Miu Miu’s fall 2023 show, where Muccia Prada sent frizzy-haired, disheveled librarian Mia Goth down the runway in a sheer polka dot skirt, tights tucked into her gray knit cardigan.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2025
Problem solved—just whack a massive capacity card in, right?
—Matt Kamen, Wired News, 3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Abby is famously swole, and her in-game body was based on Colleen Fotsch, a CrossFit star.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2023
And on an individual level are players such Riley Mahlman and Kaden Johnson, highly-touted prospects from Minnesota who declined the chance to play for their in-state school and joined forces with its oldest rival.
—Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2022
Noun
Since Superman debuted in Action Comics No. 1 (the creation of writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster), dozens of superheroes have been created in direct response to his in-universe and real world cultural dominance.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 11 July 2025
The frame folds in a matter of seconds with a simple pull mechanism that compacts those six limbs down into a 33.5 x 13.8 x 7.9-in (85 x 35 x 20-cm) carry bag that can be hauled on the shoulder or worn like a backpack.
—New Atlas, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in
Preposition
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The Dragon undocked and landed Aug. 9 off the California coast with Ayers and three other Crew-10 members.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The White House meeting took place three days after President Trump held direct talks with President Putin in Alaska.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Houston Astros closer Josh Hader had never been seriously injured before as a big-leaguer.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Rides close at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and 11 p.m., other days, but that can vary.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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
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What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.—
Craig Hlavaty,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2018
Adjective
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The chic pants can be paired with a simple black sweater and sneakers for a fashionable, on-the-go look that will effortlessly transition from the airplane to sightseeing without having to make a pitstop to change.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Caddis reading glasses stand out for their bold, fashionable frames and high-quality lens technology.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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It was started after 9/11 to bring people downtown, to bring audiences together.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Rocking 52 Boise venues — primarily downtown — the 13th edition of Treefort featured more than 420 acts and 790 official events (plus more unofficial ones).—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Not to tattletale: zero members of Team Clark were very present for that.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Gray with metallic undertones: a bolder approach, present in the collections of avant-garde fashion brands.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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More than one third of the world’s clothing is designed by brands with Lectra technologies, according to the company’s data, reflecting its widespread behind-the-scenes influence in manufacturing.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Open-source projects often wield a different, more substantial type of influence over technical standards, security protocols and even the ethical frameworks that govern the use of technology.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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The San Francisco Giants are having yet another blah season, taking a 59-60 record into Tuesday and trailing the Padres by eight games.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Limited Test Ban treaty which forbade testing of nuclear weapons in the atmosphere, in space, and underwater was signed by the U.S., the Soviet Union and the UK.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“In.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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