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
Jonathan Dienst, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Now the largest meadery in Canada, Fallentimber had humble origins.
—Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Some fit nicely into this theme while a few feel a bit shoehorned in.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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
Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Nov. 2024
With a bedroom, office, washing machine, and balcony, this Paris apartment is ready for move-in.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2024
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Preposition
New York police said Mangione will be brought back to New York, arrested and charged with murder in Thompson's killing.
—Jonathan Dienst, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Now the largest meadery in Canada, Fallentimber had humble origins.
—Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Technology tests in include regolith sampling, regolith adherence, Global Navigation Satellite System abilities, radiation tolerant computing, and dust mitigation using electrodynamic fields.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Some fit nicely into this theme while a few feel a bit shoehorned in.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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
In 2020, this was further compounded by a surge in mail-in and absentee ballots amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which required more time for verification and processing, delaying the final vote count by several days.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Nov. 2024
With a bedroom, office, washing machine, and balcony, this Paris apartment is ready for move-in.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2024
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Juve has also been linked with a move for Napoli’s Giacomo Raspadori, with mentions of a swap for Danilo.Emmet Gates, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Weed killers or herbicides are made with chemicals that can be harmful to people, wildlife, and the environment.Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
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And with that, your dad and brothers find out who Timothée Chalamet is, bringing us all a little bit closer, just in time for Christmas.Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Despite the challenges, the experience brought them closer together.Jane LaCroix, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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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
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If there is a fashionable way to wear UGGs, J.Lo has tried it.Isabel Serra, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2024
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During Milan Fashion Week, the Armani Hotel becomes a central hub for the fashionable elite, further highlighting the brand’s enduring influence in both fashion and culture.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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On Thursday, tens of thousands of spectators were downtown for the 3-mile walk that features several floats, giant balloons, marching bands, clowns, Santa, elves, holiday music and much more.Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024
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And once downtown, local hotels do their part to secretly move Hollywood stars around the city.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Forest rangers will be present to answer questions about equipment, prescribed fire, and wildfire awareness.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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The most likely scenario at present is that TFG’s new board will map out a vision for the club and then make decisions on Thelwell and Dyche’s future.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Paris Reuters — The Cour de Cassation, France’s highest court, upheld on Wednesday former President Nicolas Sarkozy’s conviction for corruption and influence peddling.Reuters, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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He was found guilty of corruption and influence peddling by both a Paris court in 2021 and an appeals court in 2023 for trying to bribe a magistrate in exchange for information about a legal case in which he was implicated.Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Austin American-Statesman A Travis County District judge on Friday instructed the city of Bee Cave and the owners of the West Austin Business Park to craft an order by Jan. 10 to temporarily halt its construction until the case can go to a jury trial.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Dec. 2024
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Some agencies and programs would continue to function, at least partly, despite a shutdown because their mandatory spending is not subject to annual appropriations by Congress.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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“In.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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