in-between

Definition of in-betweennext

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Recent Examples of in-between Something in-between In this scenario, the SEC withdraws from the House settlement — which created nationwide rules on revenue sharing and third-party payments to players — and sets its own rules on paying players. Seth Emerson, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Whether your particular version of gray hair is bright white, a steely salt-and-pepper, or somewhere stunningly in-between, certain cuts bring out the dimension of your shade and the best of your texture. Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2026 Bermuda shorts are the perfect in-between option for pants and regular shorts during the summer. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 Arraez has been consistently excellent at vacuuming these tough in-between hops right out of the dirt, often adding a little flair before making his throw. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 Fisherman Sandals More structured than a sandal but not quite a loafer, the fisherman sandal sits somewhere in-between. Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 July 2026 Culture is built on the actual behavior in the in-between moments. Ed Brzychcy, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Wear them with sandals in the summertime or with tall boots for fall—and every other occasion in-between. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026 The new AmaMaya expands Mekong operations in January 2027, connecting Vietnam and Cambodia’s contrasts with a pace that makes the in-between matter. Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for in-between
Adjective
  • Doctors may also measure free testosterone — the amount that is available for the body to use — if total testosterone levels are borderline or don't fully explain a man's symptoms.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
  • The Dillon one is actually borderline insane for a guy in an RCR car who understands how to get to the front at these types of races.
    Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Adjective
  • The surge in gray divorces is also often driven by women – who have long faced restrictive gender norms in conservative Asian societies, as well as legal, financial, and social barriers to seeking divorce.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • The thick gray clouds hanging over Carter-Finley Stadium muted the July sun.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
Adjective
  • With your celestial ruler, Saturn, retrograde in your fourth house of innermost feelings, unresolved issues from your past that affect your emotional foundation may unexpectedly resurface.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
  • The innermost layer is a porous carbon buffer that absorbs recoil energy from fission fragments and provides internal clearance to collect gaseous fission products.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
Adjective
  • In this way, the inner world of a cow has global significance.
    Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 27 July 2026
  • Each track uses minimalist gestures to suggest cavernous inner dimensions.
    H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026

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“In-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in-between. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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