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
In July, the sheriff’s office shared that the jail had nearly 1,000 ICE book-ins throughout 2025, which was nearly double the number of ICE book-ins the county recorded for all of 2024.
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Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
It is supposed to be a spy thriller set in the Interview With the Vampire/Mayfair Witches universe that balances occasional pop-ins from those shows’ characters with building out its own complex mythology.
—Lily Osler, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025
Avoid varieties with mix-ins like nuts or candy pieces that could irritate your mouth.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
Silk presses and sew-ins move over!
—Donnetta Monk, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Regularly check your email and Discord login history for unusual sign-ins.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Obviously, clip-ins are different than expensive salon procedures where semi-permanent extensions might be sewn in, for instance.
—Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
Unexpected mix-ins like halva are just part of the adventure that awaits…Up next on my kids’ wish list?
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
One of the event's highlights is the Middleton Field Southeastern Fly-In, one of the oldest and largest private fly-ins in the Southeast, attracting aviation enthusiasts from all over.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
It is supposed to be a spy thriller set in the Interview With the Vampire/Mayfair Witches universe that balances occasional pop-ins from those shows’ characters with building out its own complex mythology.
—Lily Osler, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025
Avoid varieties with mix-ins like nuts or candy pieces that could irritate your mouth.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
Silk presses and sew-ins move over!
—Donnetta Monk, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Regularly check your email and Discord login history for unusual sign-ins.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Obviously, clip-ins are different than expensive salon procedures where semi-permanent extensions might be sewn in, for instance.
—Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
Unexpected mix-ins like halva are just part of the adventure that awaits…Up next on my kids’ wish list?
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
One of the event's highlights is the Middleton Field Southeastern Fly-In, one of the oldest and largest private fly-ins in the Southeast, attracting aviation enthusiasts from all over.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ins
influences
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Originally from Puglia, Bowerman is unafraid to introduce global flavors into her Italian cooking, often drawing upon Asian influences.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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The menu at 1923 is inspired by the fusion of cultural flavors found throughout California, including Asian, European and South American influences.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ins. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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