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
Regularly check your email and Discord login history for unusual sign-ins.
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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
Using masks or leave-ins instead of a classic conditioner is best for your hair.
—Talia Gutierrez, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
The stand-ins did alright, handing the Mariners a 3-2 setback for the Dodgers’ 91st win of the season.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
That's nearly two times the number of book-ins recorded in all of 2024.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Since wigs also naturally shed with brushing, washing, and styling, supplementing with clip-ins right from the start helps maintain a fuller look and prolongs the life of the unit.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
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
Using masks or leave-ins instead of a classic conditioner is best for your hair.
—Talia Gutierrez, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
The stand-ins did alright, handing the Mariners a 3-2 setback for the Dodgers’ 91st win of the season.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
That's nearly two times the number of book-ins recorded in all of 2024.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Since wigs also naturally shed with brushing, washing, and styling, supplementing with clip-ins right from the start helps maintain a fuller look and prolongs the life of the unit.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ins
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This means workbooks about the themes of a famous piece of classic literature, or perhaps a study guide on the influences of a particular author.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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The frogs were found in three areas, and each area has significant human influences, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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Another example is msg Global Solutions AG, whose Greenwashing Detector solution leverages generative AI to validate reports and detect potential greenwashing.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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FashFind leverages computer vision paired with machine learning algorithms to identify the unique attributes submitted products have—whether that’s color, fabric type, patterns, silhouette, length or otherwise.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ins. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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