in 1 of 4

as in with
using the means or agency of drawn on the wall in crayon

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in

2 of 4

adverb

in

3 of 4

adjective

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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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noun

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
Recently remodeled in 2024, the bed-and-breakfast has seven rooms (all of which have their own private bathroom), and a hot breakfast and afternoon snacks are included in the nightly rate. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025 Beyond ticket sales, the franchise has generated billions in revenue from manga sales, music, merchandise and streaming. Jamie Lang, Variety, 28 June 2025
Adverb
Following a major offensive nearby, ambulances rushed in, bringing 300 patients in 20 hours. Amy Sohn, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025 The Diamondbacks could look to move Gallen's contract, and the Yankees could swoop in and steal him from other contenders. Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Adjective
Abby is famously swole, and her in-game body was based on Colleen Fotsch, a CrossFit star. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2023 And on an individual level are players such Riley Mahlman and Kaden Johnson, highly-touted prospects from Minnesota who declined the chance to play for their in-state school and joined forces with its oldest rival. Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2022
Noun
The interior is half taken up by the kitchen, plus an ordering counter and brief, shallow ledges for eating-in. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2025 Related Articles Five stats and milestones that explain Steph Curry’s incredible season for Warriors Klay Thompson leads Mavericks past Kings in play-in after last year’s dud with Warriors Can Jimmy Butler fuel a Warriors playoff run like prior midseason acquisitions for Bay Area teams? Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for in
Preposition
  • The Motivations Behind Revenge Saving Understanding the psychological drivers of revenge saving is essential for financial institutions seeking to align with customer needs: Loss aversion.
    Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • However, artists such as FKA Twigs and Mexico’s Grupo Firme have struggled with obtaining timely U.S. tour visas under the Trump administration.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 1 July 2025
Adverb
  • The stock was only a few dollars below its June 11 close before the crash in India.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 27 June 2025
  • Teams, fans and organizers will continue to take precautions, even as concerns about the heat and people’s safety grow with the World Cup inching closer.
    Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.
    Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2018
Adjective
  • The couple was spotted attending the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on June 27 and wore a pair of fashionable ensembles for the event.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 27 June 2025
  • These high-waist yoga leggings with contrast trim feature a contrast trim for a fashionable touch.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • The downtown Mexican restaurant, which opened on Blake Street in 1999 and moved to 1745 Wazee St. in 2022, is getting a slightly different name and menu.
    Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
  • The Shark Tank had to be downtown, so downtown had to get bigger.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • In addition, the year also marks the beginning of a historic F1 journey for the sport's eleventh team, Cadillac F1, while the Sauber F1 team will be present on the grid as an Audi works team following a takeover by the German automaker.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
  • Monty Python’s Albums Peaked in the Same Spot Both of Monty Python’s titles that are present on the Comedy Albums ranking this frame have peaked as high as No. 5.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
  • However, she was found guilty of operating under the influence.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 21 June 2025
Preposition
  • Former Yale big man Danny Wolf was taken with the 27th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Brooklyn Nets.
    Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2025
  • The Leesburg Public Library will have a firefighter story time from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 26 in Meeting Room B, 100 E. Main St. The program, for children ages 5 and under, will include singing, stories and movement followed by a stay-and-play.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025

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