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
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Zack Wallace, in his second inning of relief for the Bears, sent Texas down 1-2-3.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
His mother drove in from out of town to care for him.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
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Preposition
Later, the number was revised to 16 by US Central Command, which oversees US military operations in the Middle East.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Zack Wallace, in his second inning of relief for the Bears, sent Texas down 1-2-3.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Similar to The Biggest Loser (which also got the doc treatment last year), The Swan was a mid-aughts reality TV show that promised to change lives from the outside in, going to extreme measures to present flashy before-and-after transformations.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
His mother drove in from out of town to care for him.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in
Preposition
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As Tilly walks the streets of London, poses for selfies, signs autographs, appears on talk shows, performs live in front of enormous audiences, interacts with photographers, we are reminded that Tilly could never do any of this.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Harris has promised moderation and a focus on the district's problems, contrasting himself with Greene's bomb-throwing style.—
JEFF AMY AND SOPHIE BATES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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As the manager of the bridge — and the first woman to oversee it in 200 years — Evans gets up close and personal to it on a daily basis, and is constantly surprised by the technical details.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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Once again, her family rallied around her, with her children, her mother, and her extended family staying close through surgery and recovery.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 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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This spring, total comfort doesn't have to be at odds with looking fashionable.—
Antonio Fuentes,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026
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The pleated crewneck and button-up details add a fashionable twist.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
10 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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Charlie Kirk was present at the Air Force Academy’s last board meeting before his assassination in August 2025, according to the official minutes of the meeting.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Organizations like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said the munition was used in Israel's last war with Hezbollah, over a year ago, on numerous occasions in southern Lebanon, while civilians were still present.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Timotheé Chalamet has picked up a habit for borrowing Kylie Jenner’s mini Kelly, and A$AP Rocky is very much in his Chanel bag era like Styles, while also being spotted toting gargantuan Louis Vuitton bags (Rihanna’s influence) and chic Celine luggage.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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The former fake hotel is now full of glistening bronze pipes, a retro futurist look that former Imagineer Joe Rohde, who led the design, has said takes influence from the high-tech aesthetic of architect Renzo Piano, who worked on France’s Pompidou Centre.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
11 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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