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
Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Each has two bedrooms—the third tent’s second is a bunk room, while the other two are perfectly symmetrical in their king bed floor plans.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
But as application deadlines loomed, doubt crept in.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
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Preposition
Rely on Rugs Rugs play an important role in the function and look of conversation-friendly room layouts.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Each has two bedrooms—the third tent’s second is a bunk room, while the other two are perfectly symmetrical in their king bed floor plans.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
The surgeon ran back in, and a life was saved.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
But as application deadlines loomed, doubt crept in.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in
Preposition
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Simmons’ priorities are fiscal stability with responsibility, public health and accountability around the operation of the county jail.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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The net retention percentage above 100% shows that customers are expanding their relationship with CrowdStrike and adding new security modules after their initial deal.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Polls close across North Carolina, where Democrats are watching Durham closely.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Higher-magnification binoculars such as 12x50 or 15x70 — the latter regarded as specialist astronomy binoculars — will bring the lunar surface closer still.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 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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She was led through the hallway to the kitchen, passing a living room filled with mustard furniture and that print of the beautiful Chinese woman that all fashionable people seemed to own.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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That is not a fashionable position.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What space the library does have is overwhelmingly downtown.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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Shawn Gao, manager of the downtown Chinese restaurant Magnolia's agreed.—
Samantha Chaney,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Local politics observers predicted Drayton could tighten that gap and present Leake’s biggest obstacle yet.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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The United States destroyed a key Iranian naval base in the Straight of Hormuz, sinking many vessels present, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the shipping lane was officially closed.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This style sparked architectural battles in Beverly Hills that at times seemed like a proxy fight over Persian American influence (Platform).—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Moshfegh, who pairs regressive politics with a wild, provocative humor, is an obvious influence on Dimes Square novels.—
Malavika Kannan,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Over the past four years, the number of New Zealanders aged 30-50 emigrating has more than doubled – from 18,000 to 43,000 – fueled by rising living costs and a weakening job market, demographers told CNN.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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As of this January, more than 70% of Palisades residents displaced by the fire had still not returned to their homes, according to a survey commissioned by the Department of Angels, a nonprofit created by the California Community Foundation and SNAP Inc.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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