IN Synonyms: 264 Similar and Opposite Words

in 1 of 4

preposition

ˈin

Definition of in

as in with

using the means or agency of drawn on the wall in crayon

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2 of 4

adverb

ˈin

as in close

at, within, or to a short distance or time the fielders closed in

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adjective

ˈin

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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4 of 4

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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Peptides are short chains of amino acids and act as the building blocks of proteins in the body. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026 Jennings says, in situations like this, the two parties usually come to an agreement, but this should be a lesson. — Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 31 July 2026

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Before that happens, the OMB must consider the nearly 500,000 public comments that have flooded in since the rule was announced in late May and address or respond to substantive critiques. — Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 Less than a year in, Mora is earning enough to pay for a part-time producer, an assistant, and a graphic designer and to rent a co-working space on the Upper East Side. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in

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Stay after the races for a party with awards, food and a sponsor expo.

— Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
There are six centuries of architectural styles represented in the buildings here, with Renaissance and Baroque among the most notable.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of with

Adverb

All around them, guests smiled and laughed as children screamed with excitement and giggled each time a butterfly fluttered close.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Seattle kept it close, cutting the lead to single digits in the fourth quarter before Atlanta held firm.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of close

Adjective

The ship is thoughtfully designed to allow for ample space so guests do not feel overcrowded, even in the most happening spots.

— Susan Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
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

Definition of happening

Adjective

As Detroit prepares to welcome thousands of people downtown for Grand Prix weekend, city leaders say public safety has been a months-long effort.

— Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 28 May 2026
For sports travelers, that means the pregame meal does not have to be a chain restaurant, and the postgame dinner does not have to be downtown.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026

Definition of downtown

Adjective

Also make sure all parts are present, and ask to see the telescope set-up if possible.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The past-present juxtapositions—of bodies, circumstances, attitudes, and even film stock—made for a sly and poignant ode to (or lament over) time’s passage.

— Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of present

Preposition

George Pickens generates crowd excitement The crowd on-hand at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard wasn’t packed by any means in the middle of a weekday, but there were a good amount of youth groups and Cowboys fans on-hand.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Earlier this year, Cox celebrated Aniston’s 57th birthday by sharing a throwback photo of the pair on Instagram that appeared to date back to their time filming the beloved sitcom.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

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