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
Tie-ins with hot events around town.
—
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
And Sourmilk’s probiotic yogurt bar with mix-ins returns from last year.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Outside of two one-night reigns foiled by Money in the Bank cash-ins, that’s the shortest World Heavyweight title reign since the title was brought back in May 2023.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
For the latter, Osborn says to set up one or two countertop ice cream makers with a vanilla or cream base already prepared, and let guests customize from there with mix-ins.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
These Skechers slip-ins fall somewhere between casual trainers and a dressier shoe, with an appeal that’s similar to boat shoes.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
The roster is and has been blah, worthy of play-ins at best.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Visage and Petruschin are shoe-ins to be featured in the film, as the Drag Race Down Under host has been a dear friend and collaborator of RuPaul’s since the ‘80s and the former Drag Race contestant became his makeup artist in 2017.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Incorporate mix-ins like candy pieces, chocolate chips, or spices to add texture and complexity.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
And Sourmilk’s probiotic yogurt bar with mix-ins returns from last year.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Outside of two one-night reigns foiled by Money in the Bank cash-ins, that’s the shortest World Heavyweight title reign since the title was brought back in May 2023.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
For the latter, Osborn says to set up one or two countertop ice cream makers with a vanilla or cream base already prepared, and let guests customize from there with mix-ins.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
These Skechers slip-ins fall somewhere between casual trainers and a dressier shoe, with an appeal that’s similar to boat shoes.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
The roster is and has been blah, worthy of play-ins at best.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Visage and Petruschin are shoe-ins to be featured in the film, as the Drag Race Down Under host has been a dear friend and collaborator of RuPaul’s since the ‘80s and the former Drag Race contestant became his makeup artist in 2017.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Incorporate mix-ins like candy pieces, chocolate chips, or spices to add texture and complexity.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ins
influences
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Our research suggests that activists seeking to protect American democracy from authoritarian influences are pursuing a failing strategy.—
Scott Warren,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Later, Juan-Carlos Chaurand joined FK Menace as part of Sin Tope, blending traditional Latin influences with contemporary sounds.—
J.M. Banks
June 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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