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
Verb
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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
Verb
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The Penguins merely looked to out-skill the Senators without putting in the necessary work.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Lewis praised Costello for putting in the hard work to get back.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 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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And in this case, there are people who don’t live in Duval County (and, therefore, aren’t chipping in for that $775 million for the stadium renovation) saying others need to spend their money to be in the stadium.—
Mark Woods,
Florida Times-Union,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Horning in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horning%20in. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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