ins

Definition of insnext
plural of in
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 Everything leans generous — from the mix-ins to the scoop size. Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026 This helps the shells to keep their shape once stirred together with the dressing and mix-ins. Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 14 July 2026 Nuvei’s strengths lie in its pay-ins and merchant acceptance, and the addition of Payoneer’s strong pay-outs serves its quest to become a provider of infrastructure serving any kind of payment, anywhere. Daniel Webber, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Another friend recounted the ins-and-outs of her 11-year-old’s baseball league, which provokes more political intrigue than a Hilary Mantel novel. Mary Pauline Lowry, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 Opt for hydrating leave-ins to keep hair soft and controlled, and styling products for structure and more secure texture. Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026 Both chefs use a mayo-sour cream dressing, briny mix-ins, and recommend using Yukon Gold potatoes. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 Shut-ins are not like flipping off a light switch. David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 Plug-ins require frequent swapping and tend to burn through oil unevenly, meaning one room is overpowering while another has gone flat. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
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influences
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  • Bickel calls then-Rangers coach John Tortorella one of his major influences.
    Joe Smith, New York Times, 23 July 2026
  • From a narrative perspective, Hades and Hades II were major influences.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 July 2026

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“Ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ins. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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