as in influences
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 ins
But tag-ins and assists are still essential and, honestly, easier than ever.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Paul Epworth is writing the music, presumably with some tag-ins by Ora.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
For those wanting to maintain hydration and reduce frizz, Jamerson suggests rod sets, flat twists, and low-tension sew-ins.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
At the inn, guests gather for afternoon tea, sip hot chocolate with candy-cane mix-ins and roast s’mores by the firepit.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
During the first seven months of this year, the jail had 945 ICE book-ins.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Elevate Your Popcorn with Creative Toppings Transform your popcorn-making into a customizable treat bar by offering a variety of toppings and mix-ins.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Issa, who was born in the apartment just above the Piccolo Buco, grew up helping his dad around the restaurant and learning the ins-and-outs of the business.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Drive-ins often do well with throwback and retro content, said Saunders.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Paul Epworth is writing the music, presumably with some tag-ins by Ora.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
For those wanting to maintain hydration and reduce frizz, Jamerson suggests rod sets, flat twists, and low-tension sew-ins.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
At the inn, guests gather for afternoon tea, sip hot chocolate with candy-cane mix-ins and roast s’mores by the firepit.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
During the first seven months of this year, the jail had 945 ICE book-ins.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Elevate Your Popcorn with Creative Toppings Transform your popcorn-making into a customizable treat bar by offering a variety of toppings and mix-ins.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Issa, who was born in the apartment just above the Piccolo Buco, grew up helping his dad around the restaurant and learning the ins-and-outs of the business.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Drive-ins often do well with throwback and retro content, said Saunders.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ins
Noun
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Alan Faena collaborated with the Faena Design Team and Peter Mikic Studios to create interiors that weave Faena’s signature design with local influences that honor Manhattan’s energy.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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How much of that comes from your own instincts versus borrowing from past or present influences?—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Subnet 34 leverages models built for Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity analysis to verify images and videos.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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FashFind leverages computer vision paired with machine learning algorithms to identify the unique attributes submitted products have—whether that’s color, fabric type, patterns, silhouette, length or otherwise.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ins. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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