as in with
using the means or agency of
drawn on the wall in crayon
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as in close
at, within, or to a short distance or time
the fielders closed in
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as in happening
being in the latest or current fashion
the in hairstyle this spring
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as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
the in thing to do is not always the right thing to do
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as in downtown
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
in gearheads had already decided that the format was a loser
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as in present
being within the confines of a specified place
the doctor isn't in right now
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as in influence
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 in
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
Beyond ticket sales, the franchise has generated billions in revenue from manga sales, music, merchandise and streaming.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 28 June 2025
Amy Sohn, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
The Diamondbacks could look to move Gallen's contract, and the Yankees could swoop in and steal him from other contenders.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2023
And on an individual level are players such Riley Mahlman and Kaden Johnson, highly-touted prospects from Minnesota who declined the chance to play for their in-state school and joined forces with its oldest rival.
—Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2022
Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2025
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—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
Recently remodeled in 2024, the bed-and-breakfast has seven rooms (all of which have their own private bathroom), and a hot breakfast and afternoon snacks are included in the nightly rate.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
Beyond ticket sales, the franchise has generated billions in revenue from manga sales, music, merchandise and streaming.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 28 June 2025
Adverb
Following a major offensive nearby, ambulances rushed in, bringing 300 patients in 20 hours.
—Amy Sohn, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
The Diamondbacks could look to move Gallen's contract, and the Yankees could swoop in and steal him from other contenders.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Adjective
Abby is famously swole, and her in-game body was based on Colleen Fotsch, a CrossFit star.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2023
And on an individual level are players such Riley Mahlman and Kaden Johnson, highly-touted prospects from Minnesota who declined the chance to play for their in-state school and joined forces with its oldest rival.
—Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2022
Noun
The interior is half taken up by the kitchen, plus an ordering counter and brief, shallow ledges for eating-in.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2025
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Can Jimmy Butler fuel a Warriors playoff run like prior midseason acquisitions for Bay Area teams?
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in
Preposition
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The Motivations Behind Revenge Saving Understanding the psychological drivers of revenge saving is essential for financial institutions seeking to align with customer needs: Loss aversion.—
Ron Shevlin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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However, artists such as FKA Twigs and Mexico’s Grupo Firme have struggled with obtaining timely U.S. tour visas under the Trump administration.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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The stock was only a few dollars below its June 11 close before the crash in India.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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When do polls close for the New York City primary? Election Day polls close at 9 p.m. ET for the New York City primary.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
2 Sep. 2020
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What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.—
Craig Hlavaty,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2018
Adjective
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The couple was spotted attending the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on June 27 and wore a pair of fashionable ensembles for the event.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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In the downstairs Photo Elysée space, American photographer Tyler Mitchell’s show Wish This Was Real depicts African American subjects of all ages in all manner of settings, in images that are at times fashionable, at times quotidian, and often enigmatic—but always richly beautiful in composition.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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The Shark Tank had to be downtown, so downtown had to get bigger.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Brian Hopkins, 2nd, whose ward includes Streeterville, responded by calling (not for the first time) for moving the existing 10 p.m. curfew for minors who are downtown without an accompanying adult back to 8 p.m.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In addition, the year also marks the beginning of a historic F1 journey for the sport's eleventh team, Cadillac F1, while the Sauber F1 team will be present on the grid as an Audi works team following a takeover by the German automaker.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Overall, this study furthers our understanding of glycogen stores and how healthy neurons can quickly degenerate if the conditions for impeding metabolism are present.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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Much of my early years revolved around my love of comics and films, with Jaws, Taxi Driver, Star Wars, and Superman being among the biggest focuses of my attention and remaining long-lasting favorites and influences.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Former Yale big man Danny Wolf was taken with the 27th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Brooklyn Nets.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2025
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The Leesburg Public Library will have a firefighter story time from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 26 in Meeting Room B, 100 E. Main St. The program, for children ages 5 and under, will include singing, stories and movement followed by a stay-and-play.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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