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
Avoid varieties with mix-ins like nuts or candy pieces that could irritate your mouth.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
Silk presses and sew-ins move over!
—Donnetta Monk, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Regularly check your email and Discord login history for unusual sign-ins.
—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
Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
Silk presses and sew-ins move over!
—Donnetta Monk, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Regularly check your email and Discord login history for unusual sign-ins.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ins
Noun
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Considering how often pop culture influences baby names, this is one hell of a coincidence.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, celebrations for the Day of the Dead have taken on new influences, some gleaned from Hollywood.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Prime leverages free shipping and video streaming, along with numerous other perks, to keep users paying every month.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 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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“Ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ins. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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