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 Opt for hydrating leave-ins to keep hair soft and controlled, and styling products for structure and more secure texture. Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026 Both chefs use a mayo-sour cream dressing, briny mix-ins, and recommend using Yukon Gold potatoes. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 Shut-ins are not like flipping off a light switch. David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 Plug-ins also create scent shock the moment someone walks in, since the device closest to the entry tends to overpower anything further inside. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 Plug-ins require frequent swapping and tend to burn through oil unevenly, meaning one room is overpowering while another has gone flat. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 Tap-ins, headers, one-on-ones, worldies, with either foot, whatever. Matt Slater, New York Times, 23 June 2026 Tie-ins with hot events around town. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026 And Sourmilk’s probiotic yogurt bar with mix-ins returns from last year. Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
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  • Since moving to Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant 10 years ago, founder Melanie Dir has absorbed the historic neighborhood's character—its character and community—eventually distilling those influences into a fragrance brand that debuted this April.
    Parizaad Khan Sethi, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
  • Leaders must be grounded in self-awareness and their influence, leaning into emotional intelligence and humility; recognizing that different styles shape how people show up amid many influences, good, bad and ugly.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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

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