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 be-ins, the marches, and the riots had mostly subsided, leaving a strange quiet in their place.
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Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Either way Miami must win two straight play-ins to then face top-seed Detroit in first round of playoffs-proper.
—Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
This is not to say that any hair texture is incompatible with extensions, but sew-ins are a great option for curly or coily hair because more textured hair can better handle and hold extra hair, according to Marjan.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Plus, five-year price guarantee locks talk/text/data rates (taxes/fees aside), and easy switch with port-ins, keeps everything seamless.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
Walk-ins are welcome, reservations are available through Resy.
—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
Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Either way Miami must win two straight play-ins to then face top-seed Detroit in first round of playoffs-proper.
—Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
This is not to say that any hair texture is incompatible with extensions, but sew-ins are a great option for curly or coily hair because more textured hair can better handle and hold extra hair, according to Marjan.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Plus, five-year price guarantee locks talk/text/data rates (taxes/fees aside), and easy switch with port-ins, keeps everything seamless.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
Walk-ins are welcome, reservations are available through Resy.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ins
influences
Noun
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Your life story, your influences, that's unique.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 Fresh influences could be arriving from your wider circles.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ins. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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