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
ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
But there were too many moments early in the game in which the Illini looked out of control, badly missing shots, tripping on their drives.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
But the influence of drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound has crept in.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
Seattle has a 32-34-11 record overall and a 14-7-1 record in Pacific Division games.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
But there were too many moments early in the game in which the Illini looked out of control, badly missing shots, tripping on their drives.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Scientists knew it was triggered by the real world creeping in, but the exact microscopic cause remained out of reach.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
But the influence of drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound has crept in.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
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Junis put two runners on base with no outs before getting back-to-back batters to fly out to the outfield before Higashioka took a dribbler and rocketed a throw to first, with an excellent extension from Jake Burger, for the game’s final out.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Raptors dared Mitchell to shoot early, with the former Raptors guard scoring the Heat’s first seven points and nine of the team’s first 12.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The point is to keep eight low-lying pockets of the Lower East Side from turning into basins once the floodgates close.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The pair had grown close, with Rodriguez becoming more akin to a relative in the weeks leading up to the return.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 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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Art directors, record execs—young fashionable folk come here post-work for a sip of something creative before moving on elsewhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway are a coordinating, fashionable duo during the Devil Wears Prada 2 Tokyo fan event on April 6.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 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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The ninth annual Black Joy Parade drew thousands of people downtown for an afternoon of good vibes, great food and blaring beats on two stages.—
Warren Pederson,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Sacramento Regional Transit ambassadors — charged with keeping peace and taking fares on the light rail — are not present for every train ride.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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New Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley revealed Tuesday afternoon, after taking players through meetings in the morning, Achane was not present.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Besler is part of the montage of key influences and reflections of the growth of the game here — a point nicely made by Tocco as Besler was heading to Brazil in 2014.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Your influence expands when Mars in your dramatic 8th house sextiles radical Uranus in your power-hungry 10th house.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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The pair shared a kiss and a deep emotional bond, something that didn't go unnoticed by Mikey.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Salvador Perez led off the second with a single, but was doubled off first on a line drive by Michael Massey.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“In.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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