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 Today’s anti-frizz formulas are lighter than ever, from sulfate-free shampoos that cleanse without stripping to featherlight leave-ins, heat-protecting mists, and bond-building treatments that strengthen strands from within. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Prices have skyrocketed over the years, while subscriptions have become increasingly limiting, requiring sign-ins, license activations, and active internet connections. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 14 Oct. 2026 Leave-ins can protect the hair from heat and environmental damage. — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2026 Similar protests and camp-ins have stayed active in Barcelona and other major cities. — Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Some streaming accounts use verification codes or other additional checks for certain sign-ins and account changes. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Variations Make these brown-butter blondies your own by adding your choice of mix-ins. — Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026 Ahead, Giannetos shares his go-to shampoo, conditioning treatments, leave-ins, and favorite styling products. — Kim Grundy, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 The same report found treasury teams spend more than 20% of their time handling pay-ins and payouts and 13% managing bank relationships. — Andreas Schweitzer, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
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  • Beirut's private-press scene has little in common with the studio culture of ’80s Tokyo, where an abundance of resources and technology filtered the same foreign influences into something more perfect and polished.
    — Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Over the years, his wardrobe has moved between sharp tailoring, sporty staples, and collegiate influences, with shell jackets, fleeces, wide-legged trousers, and oversized silhouettes all making regular appearances.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

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

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