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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1
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
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
AmeriCorps was created by Congress in 1993 as the Corporation for National and Community Service.
—Aishvarya Kavi, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Now, potential employees are flown in for a one-day, in-person interview.
—Melissa Mahtani, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2025
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
Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Heat’s game at Wednesday could determine which hosts the April 16 must-win play-in.
5.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
First discovered: 3:11 p.m. April 17 Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Jolon
A new wildfire was reported today at 3:11 p.m. in Monterey County.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
AmeriCorps was created by Congress in 1993 as the Corporation for National and Community Service.
—Aishvarya Kavi, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Could their owner save the Angels? Sept. 28, 2024
Just drive right in and enjoy the show.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Now, potential employees are flown in for a one-day, in-person interview.
—Melissa Mahtani, CBS News, 18 Apr. 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
Microsoft then added some extra layers of security, like data encryption and making Recall opt-in.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Heat’s game at Wednesday could determine which hosts the April 16 must-win play-in.
5.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in
Preposition
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Latest news: King Charles III makes first statement since recent hospitalization In 2024, the Easter service was Charles' first appearance at a public event following the announcement that he had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer the previous month.—
Paul Sandle,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Abby then shoots Joel in the leg, beats him with a gulf club, and punches him bloody.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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With each flight to and from the embassy, Berry could see the crowds outside the it growing – and North Vietnamese forces drawing closer.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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Science, too, is built on details, on looking closer.—
Avery Schuyler Nunn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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Lululemon Scuba Oversized Half-zip Hoodie $118 $89 at Lululemon Lululemon excels at crafting fashionable yet functional activewear, and its uber-popular Scuba Hoodies are a testament to that.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
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The traditional pillars of education — reading, writing and arithmetic — have not merely been sidelined; they are now regularly diminished as outdated or insufficient in the face of more fashionable trends.—
William P. Yeakel,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Shark Tank had to be downtown, so downtown had to get bigger.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Brian Hopkins, 2nd, whose ward includes Streeterville, responded by calling (not for the first time) for moving the existing 10 p.m. curfew for minors who are downtown without an accompanying adult back to 8 p.m.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Beneath the veneer of misanthropy and the din of controversy her perspective has often incited lies a more generous sensibility that was always present but is only now coming to the fore.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
1 May 2025
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No energy left to talk through their day or their challenges or to even just be present.—
Minna Hu,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Advocacy, messaging and partnerships must go where the influence is moving.—
Toby Wong,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The team ended the draft by adding guard Jackson Slater, cornerback Marcus Harris, and running back Kalel Mullings.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Travel delays: Reimbursement for additional expenses caused by significant delays.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“In.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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