Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horning in
Verb
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Dip the bottom of each cutting in rooting hormone and shake off any excess rooting powder or gel.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026 -
Rogers brought the conversation back to Crockett later in the episode, cutting in to clarify his earlier remarks.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
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Wild forward Nico Sturm has been breaking in his Team Germany skates at a few Minnesota practices, and joked about hiding his on-ice moves from NHL teammates that may be foes in Italy.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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Dark selvedge blue has a professional and polished edge that simultaneously conjures vintage workwear, breaking in over time.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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Those who frequent here are serious about putting in turns, so much so that myriad Olympic skiers and snowboards learned on this mountain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Santos scored in double figures for the seventh straight game, putting in 16.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Smith finished with a game-high 24 points with Lovings chipping in 12, 10 of which came in the fourth.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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To get Knix off the ground, her friends, family, and ex-coworkers all came onboard as angel investors, chipping in investments ranging from $15,000 to $100,000.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Horning in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horning%20in. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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