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preposition

ˈin How to pronounce in (audio)
Definition of innext
as in with
using the means or agency of drawn on the wall in crayon

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adverb

ˈin How to pronounce in (audio)
as in close
at, within, or to a short distance or time the fielders closed in

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in

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adjective

ˈin How to pronounce in (audio)
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as in happening
being in the latest or current fashion the in hairstyle this spring

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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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noun

ˈin How to pronounce in (audio)
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
Preposition
In it, Leó, a renowned geriatrician specialized in Alzheimer’s disease, develops an unconventional friendship with Ásdís, a psychiatrist who’s returned to Iceland to care for her ailing grandmother. — Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 More than 30 high and middle school students in the Ferndale Public Schools district earned hands-on experience, and for some, wages, as part of the district's Drone Apprenticeship Program. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Adverb
The ball had enough distance to clear the wall, but the right fielder Tatis came flying in and timed his jump perfectly. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026 Riley English of Massachusetts turned herself in after arriving at the Capitol with miniature molotov cocktails just before Scott Bessent’s Senate confirmation. — Salvador Rizzo, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for in
  1. with
  2. close
  3. happening
  4. fashionable
  5. downtown
  6. present
  7. influence
  8. by
Preposition
  • Local processors have the opportunity to dramatically increase mineral recovery rates and improve final output quality with high-efficiency refining capabilities such as advanced sorting and critical minerals recovery technologies.
    — Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The photographer followed her midday meal with a sky-high afternoon tea at Searcys at The Gherkin, which sits beneath a towering glass dome that caps London’s most famous architectural landmarks.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of with
Adverb
  • Generally, the closer my preseason ranking came to a team’s final ranking in the actual Top 25, the better the grade.
    — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • One of the most attention-grabbing stars in the sky still keeps its secrets close—and that is one of the main reasons astronomers have so much fun studying it.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of close
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of happening
Adjective
  • Editor’s Pick The dining chair from Herman Miller’s Comma collection left a positive impression on commerce director Lori Keong this past Seat Week, for its fashionable, yet comfortable construction.
    — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The fashionable Spaniard emails me after completing her own detox, asking about my reentry into the real world.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • As Detroit prepares to welcome thousands of people downtown for Grand Prix weekend, city leaders say public safety has been a months-long effort.
    — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 28 May 2026
  • For sports travelers, that means the pregame meal does not have to be a chain restaurant, and the postgame dinner does not have to be downtown.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026
Definition of downtown
Adjective
  • That setup no longer felt like enough for the final, and Garrecht-Williams’ arranged watchalong remains a camp highlight for those present.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In an indication of the speech’s importance, all seven members of China’s powerful politburo standing committee, along with retired party and state leaders, were all present, according to state TV footage.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of present
Noun
  • The term refers to when tobacco companies in the 1990s were forced to pay billions of dollars for misleading the public about the safety and potential harms of their products, and subsequently saw their power and influence dramatically diminished.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But a reinforcement may come Thursday as another low-pressure trough is likely to wield influence.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of influence
Preposition
  • In Italy, the worst drought in 70 years has exposed the piers of an ancient bridge over the Tiber River once used by Roman emperors but which fell into disrepair by the third century.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The state’s largest electric utility is planning to add an unprecedented amount of new electricity capacity by 2030 to meet the power needs of the massive warehouses filled with computer servers.
    — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of by

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