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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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, 28 Aug. 2025
There have been several recalls of vape carts after the agency banned the use of MCT oil in vapes in October.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Bits of smoky skin, crisp from hours on the pit, are chopped right in, adding a delightful crunch to each tender, smoky bite.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 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
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Paul Epworth is writing the music, presumably with some tag-ins by Ora.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
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Preposition
First discovered: 20 hours ago, 8:21 p.m. Aug. 26
Initial location: Siskiyou County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Horsethief
A new wildfire was reported 8:21 p.m. Aug. 26 in Siskiyou County, California.
Horsethief Fire has been burning on private land for 20 hours.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
There have been several recalls of vape carts after the agency banned the use of MCT oil in vapes in October.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Its curved screen pulls you in without feeling gimmicky, and the 165Hz refresh rate means motion actually looks natural instead of jittery.
—PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Bits of smoky skin, crisp from hours on the pit, are chopped right in, adding a delightful crunch to each tender, smoky bite.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
But on their in-state routes, Alaska Air is the only option.
—Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 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
Opt-in to the Thursday Night Football No Sweat and place a wager on the matchup in Green Bay.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Paul Epworth is writing the music, presumably with some tag-ins by Ora.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in
Preposition
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The search was continuing late Friday night with assistance from the Washington County SWAT team and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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Kirk's death was met with bipartisan condemnation from public officials, as top lawmakers on both sides of the aisle raised alarm about the rising tide in acts of violence against public officials.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
20 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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When does Mackinac Island close?—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The story focuses on family, kindness, and bringing people closer together.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
17 Sep. 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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In advance of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, police swept the streets of Ginza, a fashionable neighborhood in Tokyo, for members of a group of style-conscious students known as the Miyuki Tribe.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Bell recently made the most fashionable host at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards in February, commanding the stage in not one, but four different Giorgio Armani Privé looks throughout the night.—
Laney Crawley,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 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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If tax records and documents do not add up, employers and employees may be arrested and detained as investigators sort out who is illegally present in the United States or illegally employing workers.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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In addition to Ballas, other past and present professional dancers have also served as guest judges — including Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Cheryl Burke, Kym Johnson Herjavec, Allison Holker, Artem Chigvintsev, Jenna Johnson, Karina Smirnoff and Lindsay Arnold.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Queen’s Universal Appeal Marie Antoinette was a fashion icon in her own right, a precursor to modern celebrities, and her influence has had a lasting impact on the arts as a whole.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The examination of the influences has turned into a cultural cornerstone.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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The college was being reprimanded amid allegations of antisemitism on campus and activism led in part by Mahmoud Khalil, a foreign student organizing against Israel’s war in Gaza.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Rockies, who snapped a five-game losing streak and won for just the second time in their last 13 games, won via timely hitting and stellar work by the bullpen.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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“In.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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