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
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Gates is in Sundance a year later touting Atrophia and her acting role in The Moment (the A24 mockumentary starring Charli XCX).
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Moments later, Maleek Thomas missed a turnaround jumper, but Knox flew in for the rebound.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
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Preposition
New England is 0-3 all-time in playoff games at Denver, with losses in the 2006 divisional round as well as the 2014 and 2016 AFC championship games.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Gates is in Sundance a year later touting Atrophia and her acting role in The Moment (the A24 mockumentary starring Charli XCX).
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Only after confirming did the weight settle in.
—Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Moments later, Maleek Thomas missed a turnaround jumper, but Knox flew in for the rebound.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in
Preposition
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His campaign disputes that characterization, emphasizing his role on the administration’s FEMA Review Council, a body tasked with evaluating disaster policy rather than managing day-to-day operations, according to reporting from the Charlotte Observer.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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Use of dirty plastic directly To optimize the structure for real-world use, the team utilized computer simulations to identify a design with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Keep it close—and securely attached to you—with a sleek phone lanyard.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2026
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In the latter, many polls showed the race very close, and within the margin of error, up until the end.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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It's been fashionable since the early 2000s to consider reality shows inferior to scripted or traditional documentary series.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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Great for windy days to shield your face and keep your hair in place, this accessory is both fashionable and functional.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When the Denver Post offices were downtown, a group of reporters and editors always ran outside to watch.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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Almost everything on this list is directly downtown, with two or so things being a 10- to 15-minute drive away.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
20 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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That sense of welcoming is present throughout the entirety of the event.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 Fixing tiny missteps has massive benefits at present.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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China is seizing an opportunity to challenge American dominance in global finance and exert greater international influence at the expense of the all-powerful US dollar.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Even though the software is extremely limited right now—people can explore their AI worlds for only one minute—investors worry the service may eventually diminish the influence of major studios.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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At least 302 people have been released as of Thursday, according to the organization Foro Penal, though its tally is far lower than the more than 800 reported by authorities.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The current record is held by Sven Goebel, also from Germany, who constructed a 9-foot-6-inch tower made from 70,000 beer coasters in 2004.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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“In.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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