ins

Definition of insnext
plural of in
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 Prices have skyrocketed over the years, while subscriptions have become increasingly limiting, requiring sign-ins, license activations, and active internet connections. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 14 Oct. 2026 Leave-ins can protect the hair from heat and environmental damage. — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2026 Similar protests and camp-ins have stayed active in Barcelona and other major cities. — Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Some streaming accounts use verification codes or other additional checks for certain sign-ins and account changes. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Variations Make these brown-butter blondies your own by adding your choice of mix-ins. — Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026 Ahead, Giannetos shares his go-to shampoo, conditioning treatments, leave-ins, and favorite styling products. — Kim Grundy, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 The same report found treasury teams spend more than 20% of their time handling pay-ins and payouts and 13% managing bank relationships. — Andreas Schweitzer, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Keep scrolling to see Skechers loafer sneakers, Adidas running shoes, Cole Haan slip-ins, and more sale styles from $25. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
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influences
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  • The retreat in mill buying may have been a factor that sent prices lower, but there could be other influences.
    — SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Research consistently shows that trust is one of the strongest influences on charitable giving.
    — Karen Cochran, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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“Ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ins. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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