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
Using masks or leave-ins instead of a classic conditioner is best for your hair.
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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
Their Halloween routine will help your child get to know the ins-and-outs of Halloween traditions.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 19 Sep. 2025
Walk-ins are available in-person the day before at the South or North Rim Backcountry Information Centers.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 17 Sep. 2025
Either way, one option for preventing pop-ins is to refuse to answer the door.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
But tag-ins and assists are still essential and, honestly, easier than ever.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
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
Their Halloween routine will help your child get to know the ins-and-outs of Halloween traditions.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 19 Sep. 2025
Walk-ins are available in-person the day before at the South or North Rim Backcountry Information Centers.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 17 Sep. 2025
Either way, one option for preventing pop-ins is to refuse to answer the door.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
But tag-ins and assists are still essential and, honestly, easier than ever.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ins
Noun
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The lines get thicker and wigglier and curvier, the drawings denser and more explosive, closer to comic artists such as Aline Kominsky-Crumb and Julie Doucet, both of whom DiMassa cites as influences in her interview in the new collection.—
Jo Livingstone,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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The study, which has enrolled more than 3,000 centenarians over its 30-year history, has been exploring the genetic factors, lifestyle choices, and environmental influences that appear to play a role in the longevity of people who live to 100 and beyond.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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 8 Oct. 2025.
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