ins

noun

Definition of insnext
plural of in
as in influences
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 ins In the beginning, Comfrt didn’t have much of a company structure; there was no executive team managing the daily ins-and-outs of a growing brand, and Leogrande didn’t even know what a CFO was at that time. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 Health, hold-ins and Dallas Cowboys hysteria helped headline football’s grand return. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026 There are no holdouts or hold-ins expected, despite a handful of candidates in the final year of productive rookie deals. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 27 July 2026 These slip-ins have been worn by travelers around the world—from the cobblestone streets of Edinburgh to Spain and Morocco. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026 Check-ins and using the deals offered in the pass will earn participants between 50 and 200 points, which can later be redeemed for prizes. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 After all, Google won’t allow those using Advanced Protection to use selfie sign-ins. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026 Moving Gillian takes tractor trailers, 38-hour load-ins and structural engineers, all to deliver a climactic burst of terror that feels Broadway-big. — Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 The recipe yields a large batch but can be halved, and mix-ins like nuts or chips can be customized. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026
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  • Brown is a creative and curious cook, and is constantly dabbling in cultural influences to keep things fresh.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • The Little Chartroom has become a chic dining destination with Nordic influences and tasting menus full of Scottish flavors, while sister restaurant Ardfern offers a more relaxed but equally delicious all-day dining experience.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
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“Ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ins. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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