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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1
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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3
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
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Goodman’s 43% shadow strike rate ranks 17th in the majors.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
However, if Bichette can slot back in at shortstop, the Blue Jays could be at full force in October.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 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
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Chris Durkin played a long arcing ball-in from well outside the area to the back post and João Klauss flicked a header to McSorley for the finish.
—Mercury News Staff, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
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Preposition
The production came just in time to help the Angels (72-88) put a serious dent in the Astros’ chances of going to the playoffs.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Goodman’s 43% shadow strike rate ranks 17th in the majors.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Adverb
This palette is proving to be incredibly adaptable, whether your style leans transitional, contemporary, or organic modern, earthy tones fit right in.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
However, if Bichette can slot back in at shortstop, the Blue Jays could be at full force in October.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
But on their in-state routes, Alaska Air is the only option.
—Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 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
Be sure to opt-in to the Sunday Night Jackpot for the matchup in Green Bay.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Chris Durkin played a long arcing ball-in from well outside the area to the back post and João Klauss flicked a header to McSorley for the finish.
—Mercury News Staff, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
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Preposition
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Not affiliated with any State Lottery.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Twins later mounted a challenge against Duran with both Vázquez and Ryan Jeffers collecting ninth-inning hits before the former Twins closer got Trevor Larnach to fly out to end the game.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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When does Mackinac Island close?—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The whole thing has actually brought us closer.—
Zhong Lin,
Allure,
23 Sep. 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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These jeans are fashionable and comfortable enough to take me from the airport terminal straight to the office.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025
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Only the first is still fashionable, and the last has been so debased, misused, and weaponized over the centuries as to be almost unspeakable in polite company.—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So the downtown Asian staple moved into a ghost kitchen 13 miles away in Meridian.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Aug. 2025
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A day of concerts continued as planned in the downtown Milwaukee park July 12.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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The routines and target zones differ from one game to another, but the idea of creating space for Lacroix, Richards or Guehi to attack is usually present.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Enthusiasts organized everything, yes, but these were students — who, with alumni returning for homecoming, made for a crowded campus with more than 65 car brands present.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This zone is crucial for pitch framing, where catchers use their presentation to influence umpires into calling borderline pitches strikes.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Sep. 2025
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That lasting influence — in music, fashion, and Brooklyn’s cultural identity — is exactly why the Nets are turning to Biggie as a central figure this season.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Though he was outdueled by Aaron Nola, whose bid for perfection was broken up by Christian Vázquez’s solo home run with two outs in the sixth inning, Ryan turned in one final strong start to cap the best season of his career.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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“In.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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