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
Walk-ins are welcome, reservations are available through Resy.
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Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Ina combines her dressing with the potato mixture and most of the mix-ins, reserving some of the crunchy veggies to add just before serving (a brilliant move for retaining crunch).
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
Dugalić also prevented Thomas from getting easy duck-ins and finishing over the top of smaller defenders.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
With move-ins approaching, families say reliable transportation could be a big determining factor in residents' ability to live at The Grove independently.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
From regular maintenance trims to hydrating hair oils and leave-ins, split ends are one of the most straightforward types of damage to treat.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Just five states — Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Arizona and Georgia — account for just over 60% of the nation's more than 750,000 ICE detention book-ins.
—Eric Westervelt, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Cashews and almonds are versatile additions to many dishes, serving as creamy bases, mix-ins for baked goods, salad toppers, or as nutritious snacks.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Ina combines her dressing with the potato mixture and most of the mix-ins, reserving some of the crunchy veggies to add just before serving (a brilliant move for retaining crunch).
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
Dugalić also prevented Thomas from getting easy duck-ins and finishing over the top of smaller defenders.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
With move-ins approaching, families say reliable transportation could be a big determining factor in residents' ability to live at The Grove independently.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
From regular maintenance trims to hydrating hair oils and leave-ins, split ends are one of the most straightforward types of damage to treat.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Just five states — Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Arizona and Georgia — account for just over 60% of the nation's more than 750,000 ICE detention book-ins.
—Eric Westervelt, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Cashews and almonds are versatile additions to many dishes, serving as creamy bases, mix-ins for baked goods, salad toppers, or as nutritious snacks.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ins
influences
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By accounting for how the rotating plasma core influences flows at the edge of the magnetic field, scientists can now predict exhaust behavior with more accuracy.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Country music has long evolved by absorbing new influences.—
Amelia Edelman,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ins. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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