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
The roster is and has been blah, worthy of play-ins at best.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Visage and Petruschin are shoe-ins to be featured in the film, as the Drag Race Down Under host has been a dear friend and collaborator of RuPaul’s since the ‘80s and the former Drag Race contestant became his makeup artist in 2017.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Incorporate mix-ins like candy pieces, chocolate chips, or spices to add texture and complexity.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Center type tells its own story Power centers and lifestyle centers roughly doubled their share of entertainment move-ins since 2019.
—Naveen Jaggi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Plus, the removable lid allows for mix-ins of salty, sweet, or both to be added and shaken up easily post-pop.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 May 2026
At their core, risotto recipes are quite humble, calling for rice, broth, aromatics (often some type of onion and garlic), and optional mix-ins like cheese, vegetables, wine, and meat.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Shut-ins are not like flipping off a light switch.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
The gold plates effortlessly glided through both my real hair and the clip-ins, straightening them evenly without any snags.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Visage and Petruschin are shoe-ins to be featured in the film, as the Drag Race Down Under host has been a dear friend and collaborator of RuPaul’s since the ‘80s and the former Drag Race contestant became his makeup artist in 2017.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Incorporate mix-ins like candy pieces, chocolate chips, or spices to add texture and complexity.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Center type tells its own story Power centers and lifestyle centers roughly doubled their share of entertainment move-ins since 2019.
—Naveen Jaggi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Plus, the removable lid allows for mix-ins of salty, sweet, or both to be added and shaken up easily post-pop.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 May 2026
At their core, risotto recipes are quite humble, calling for rice, broth, aromatics (often some type of onion and garlic), and optional mix-ins like cheese, vegetables, wine, and meat.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Shut-ins are not like flipping off a light switch.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
The gold plates effortlessly glided through both my real hair and the clip-ins, straightening them evenly without any snags.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ins
influences
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Our research suggests that activists seeking to protect American democracy from authoritarian influences are pursuing a failing strategy.—
Scott Warren,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Later, Juan-Carlos Chaurand joined FK Menace as part of Sin Tope, blending traditional Latin influences with contemporary sounds.—
J.M. Banks
June 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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“Ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ins. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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