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Recent Examples of in-law
Catch up quick: Casitas are tiny homes behind larger houses that can be rented out or occupied by family (leading to their other names — in-law suites and granny flats).
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Megan Stringer, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
With nine bedrooms and 6.5 baths, the Harford County home boasts nearly 11,000 square feet of living space, including an in-law apartment with a separate kitchen, bath and private entrance.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
Your in-laws have a sarcastic sense of humor and no empathy.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
As the triplets’ second birthday approaches, the parents are grappling with the decision to not invite the in-laws.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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Megan Stringer, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
With nine bedrooms and 6.5 baths, the Harford County home boasts nearly 11,000 square feet of living space, including an in-law apartment with a separate kitchen, bath and private entrance.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
Your in-laws have a sarcastic sense of humor and no empathy.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
As the triplets’ second birthday approaches, the parents are grappling with the decision to not invite the in-laws.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in-law
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This former playground for America’s richest families boasts an alluring mix of pristine wilderness and aging mansions once inhabited by the likes of J.P. Morgan, Joseph Pulitzer, and William K. Vanderbilt.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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But those assurances are little comfort to many worried families and staff.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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Webb had just been released from a drug rehab facility after completing treatment for addiction and was planning to attend his cousin’s wedding.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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So half a decade later, Carlos planned a trip back to Babington—supposedly with his cousins and their kids.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Hollywood premiere has been reduced to photographers and in—house crew only, according to a report in Variety.—
Marni Rose McFall,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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To Chanel, Naomi Campbell donned an elegant lilac ensemble by the house.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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In Scotland, tartans are traditionally associated with different clans and families, though anyone can come up with their own tartan and register it with the Scottish government.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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This flashback kickoff, which looks to tell the devious origin story of the megachurch-leading Gemstone clan, went from long shot to lock quickly.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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For years the tribe has opposed the line as a risk to its water supply.—
Jack Dura,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Her journey from being the last waterbender of her tribe to becoming a master shows her determination and compassion, while her healing abilities and fierce protection of her friends balance her warrior spirit. 20.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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In expressing their disbelief, people have been known to run away screaming or even burst into tears while Blaine maintains his deadpan, stoic facade.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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This is a drink that people tend to love—elementally delicious, and yet with enough going on to keep the front of your brain occupied.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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Victory there would blow the Serie A title race wide open.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The street race on the strip takes place from November 20-22 and is set to showcase a more intense racing spectacle this season due to consistency in the regulations.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Scientifically known as Otodus megalodon, the Neogene-era shark is estimated to have reached lengths of 50 to 65 feet (15 to 20 meters) and once belonged to a lineage of sharks that evolved during the Cenozoic era, becoming increasingly specialized for preying on and scavenging marine mammals.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Professor Jemma Geoghegan, an evolutionary biologist and virologist at New Zealand's University of Otago, said Monday most lineages of H5N1 are only dispersed long distances by migratory waterfowl.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
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“In-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in-law. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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