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
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2025
The Pepper Tree started as a Tastee Freez in 1953, said Danny Villasenor, in a recent Instagram video.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 6 June 2025
For instance, how do your personal lives and families factor in?
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 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
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
Not being in the play-in, that itself is already an advantage.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
First discovered: 4:37 p.m. June 15 Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Fremont
A new wildfire was reported today at 4:37 p.m. in Monterey County.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2025
The Pepper Tree started as a Tastee Freez in 1953, said Danny Villasenor, in a recent Instagram video.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
Adverb
De Jong dug his heels in and refused to leave or give up the money he was owed.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 6 June 2025
For instance, how do your personal lives and families factor in?
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 5 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
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—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
Not being in the play-in, that itself is already an advantage.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in
Preposition
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This year’s state meet was plagued with inclement weather, yet Bernatek said he was used to it.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Ronny Mauricio snapped a 15-inning scoreless streak with an RBI single off Spencer Strider in the bottom of the second.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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Unfortunately, no party won a majority in April, with the Liberals coming very close.—
Daniel Markind,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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So, as the masses realign the qubits and the qubits in turn buffet the masses, the net effect will be to squash the masses closer together to contain the orderliness to a smaller region.—
George Musser,
Quanta Magazine,
13 June 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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The brand offers a wide range of fashionable options, featuring more than a dozen colors and print styles, some available at a discount.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
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The challenge of finding fashionable, seasonal attire, however, becomes a thing of the past after a glance at Amazon Outlet’s summer fashion deals.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
13 June 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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His in-laws, Carole and Michael Middleton, were also present.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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At least three out of five council members need to be present for the council to hold a public or closed session meeting.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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However, she was found guilty of operating under the influence.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
21 June 2025
Preposition
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When the King takes his place on the dais after the inspection of the troops on Horse Guards Parade, there will be a moment of silence preceded by the sounding of the Last Post.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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But after days of civil unrest in Los Angeles and other major cities, sparked by ICE conducting workplace raids, cities across the U.S. are preparing to deal with any potential for violence that arises.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2025
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“In.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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