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 mix-ins of oats, pecans and coconut make this recipe stand out above the rest.
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Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
How To Build a High-Protein Popcorn Bowl To add more protein to your diet and spice up your snack routine, consider combining two or three protein-rich toppings or mix-ins with your popcorn.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 4 May 2026
Initial move-ins are anticipated by the 2028 ski season.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
The mix-ins were generous, with plenty of crunchy Butterfinger pieces in every bite, which gave the scoop a nice balance between creamy and crisp texture.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Peter Kroehler learned the ins-and-outs of the furniture business through Long’s workshop, eventually launching his own company.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
When whites are nearly set, start stirring the yolks into the whites with a spatula or wooden spoon (if adding stir-ins, add them now).
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
The decision will discourage move-ins and tempt residents to hike more than a mile to a regular RTD bus stop, which can be risky, especially in severe weather, BHA executive director Kristin Hyser said.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
But after entering the 2021 and 2022 play-in tourneys as the East’s 10th-place team, Charlotte was eliminated in the first game of both play-ins.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
How To Build a High-Protein Popcorn Bowl To add more protein to your diet and spice up your snack routine, consider combining two or three protein-rich toppings or mix-ins with your popcorn.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 4 May 2026
Initial move-ins are anticipated by the 2028 ski season.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
The mix-ins were generous, with plenty of crunchy Butterfinger pieces in every bite, which gave the scoop a nice balance between creamy and crisp texture.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Peter Kroehler learned the ins-and-outs of the furniture business through Long’s workshop, eventually launching his own company.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
When whites are nearly set, start stirring the yolks into the whites with a spatula or wooden spoon (if adding stir-ins, add them now).
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
The decision will discourage move-ins and tempt residents to hike more than a mile to a regular RTD bus stop, which can be risky, especially in severe weather, BHA executive director Kristin Hyser said.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
But after entering the 2021 and 2022 play-in tourneys as the East’s 10th-place team, Charlotte was eliminated in the first game of both play-ins.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ins
influences
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The film blends psychological thriller elements with transhumanist themes and body horror influences.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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In addition to these external influences, Dini emphasized that long-term domestic instability has left Somalia’s coastline vulnerable, weakening local institutions and lowering the risks for pirate networks.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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