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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3
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
Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2025
The potential for hurricane conditions in the watch area in Haiti have diminished for today, but there is still a possibility of hurricane conditions occurring there on Tuesday.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
County social workers appeared to repeatedly ignore evidence of the danger Sophia was in under her mother’s care, and did not elevate allegations of abuse to law enforcement in a timely fashion, the investigations found.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Preposition
Freddy Krueger was the first time a killer in a slasher movie spoke.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2025
The potential for hurricane conditions in the watch area in Haiti have diminished for today, but there is still a possibility of hurricane conditions occurring there on Tuesday.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Adverb
However, Russell hopes productions do more than swoop in, grab the incentive and leave.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
County social workers appeared to repeatedly ignore evidence of the danger Sophia was in under her mother’s care, and did not elevate allegations of abuse to law enforcement in a timely fashion, the investigations found.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in
Preposition
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The Queen of All Hallows' Eve — who not only throws an all-out shindig for her famous friends but also notoriously goes for broke with her costumes, too — spent all day posting hints about this year's look ahead of the big reveal.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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In 2023 Atlas Merchant Capital, a combined hedge and PE fund headed by former Barclays CEO Bob Diamond, worked with Houlihan as its advisor to MarshBerry, in a significant fund investment for that leading platform in the insurance brokerage space.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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In his recent appearance on The Reluctant Traveler on Apple TV, the Prince of Wales, 43, spoke candidly about his connection to the late monarch and her husband, revealing that their relationship grew closer as the years went on.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The last session was flat at close.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 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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Also in the Big Apple, a fashionable Kim Kardashian promotes All's Fair, and Busy Philipps shares a kiss with her boyfriend Blake Berris.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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It’s housed in a minimal and matte cauldron-like vessel that will still look fashionable beyond October 31st.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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So the downtown Asian staple moved into a ghost kitchen 13 miles away in Meridian.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Aug. 2025
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A day of concerts continued as planned in the downtown Milwaukee park July 12.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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In some, the specialized cells were present for decades.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The virus is present in stool as well, so changing diapers or helping a sick child in the bathroom can lead to infection if hands aren’t washed thoroughly.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The pardon led to accusations of influence peddling, as Rich’s ex-wife made significant donations to the Democratic Party and the Clinton presidential library.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Razer was founded by Tan and Robert Krakoff in 2005, and the company became known for the Boomslang, a mouse — named after a deadly snake — designed specifically for gaming.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 Nov. 2025
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The Shenzhou-21 crew were also joined by four black mice, the first small mammals to be taken to the Chinese space station.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 Nov. 2025
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“In.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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