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
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Israel, meanwhile, has launched nearly 3,500 strikes in Lebanon, according to the country’s prime minister, including in the capital Beirut, despite restrictions imposed by the truce.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Morgan Korn, ABC News, 7 June 2026
Whether your style leans toward quiet luxury, romantic farmhouse, or coastal chic, this versatile design fits right in.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
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Preposition
One of them was Benjamin Locke, a men’s soccer player with the Wolfpack who filed the original lawsuit in August 2022.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Israel, meanwhile, has launched nearly 3,500 strikes in Lebanon, according to the country’s prime minister, including in the capital Beirut, despite restrictions imposed by the truce.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Adverb
Eight cylinders were out and small, turbocharged six and four cylinders were in.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 7 June 2026
Whether your style leans toward quiet luxury, romantic farmhouse, or coastal chic, this versatile design fits right in.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in
Preposition
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The funding will also help pay for the replacement of a large drainage culvert near Sierra College Boulevard on English Colony Way at Clover Valley Creek, along with the construction of a new bridge and roadway improvements on Garden Bar Road at Doty Ravine.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Sowah, along with her husband Joshua Sowah, made a YouTube channel earlier this season documenting their time trying different restaurants across the Bay Area.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Ties have cooled in recent years between the two sides – while Pyongyang drove closer to Moscow.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The narrator and his wife find that their attachment to the charismatic and cryptic Chibi grows with the cat’s increasing visits, in a way that bewilders them but somehow bonds them closer together.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 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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Chanel hosted a fashionable crowd Monday night in New York for its 19th annual Tribeca Festival artists dinner with plenty of reasons to raise a glass.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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This lightweight hat will protect you from UV rays while making a chic, fashionable statement.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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The result is a mix of old-school hotel bars, downtown Italian institutions and buzzy French bistros — the kinds of places where A-listers tend to turn up again and again.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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The event will feature local artisans selling handmade, original goods while also encouraging patrons to support downtown small businesses, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The museum takes visitors on an insightful journey through the past, present and future of Mississippi's pivotal role in the Civil Rights movement, including the history of slavery in the state and the beginnings of the Jim Crow era.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Each defendant present in court is allowed to react to statements made in the proceedings.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Everything first lady occupies multiple floors, including a small theater showing films, and rotating and themed exhibits exploring the influence and legacies of presidential counterparts throughout American history.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Portugal’s influence on arguably the team of the decade, the back-to-back European champions, is, once again, disproportionate for a nation of its size.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Preposition
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The Sooners clinched their CWS appearance by defeating the Kansas Jayhawks twice in the Lawrence Super Regional.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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There's about to be a lot of focus on soccer for the next month, what with the World Cup getting underway, but MLB is scoring itself some heat by bringing some serious heat.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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“In.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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