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
Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Selena Gomez appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show in a suit-like burgundy jumpsuit and pointed-toe pumps.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
And started with the second unit and the other starters came back in.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Preposition
Some call it timeless, but others worry that in the world of quick-circuiting online trends, color drenching might be a regrettable move.
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That’s why top oil executives at that White House meeting plan to avoid making any firm investment pledges, arguing Venezuela is now too volatile to justify rushing back in, people familiar with the behind-the-scenes coordination said.
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Preposition
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Her debut poetry collection is forthcoming with House of Anansi in April 2027 and her book of co-translated poems JAWS by Xitlalitl Rodríguez Mendoza is forthcoming with Cardboard House Press in April 2026.—
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Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens.—
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Apple said that more details will be shared with cardholders as the transition date draws closer.—
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As the 2026 Winter Games draw closer, the pressure is impossible to ignore.—
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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.—
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What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.—
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You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.—
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Alo Yoga consistently delivers fashionable picks that are comfortable enough to wear all day, and my most recent matching set is no exception.—
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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.—
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Bond Street, another restaurant in the center, has been downtown on Bond Street for 22 years.—
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Many drivers forget to update their policy, however, leaving them with coverage that no longer fits their present circumstances.—
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Other volunteers were present and documented the encounter.—
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Here’s everything to know about her mental health history and the religious influence that allegedly distorted her beliefs.—
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The band had a range of influences, from blues and psychedelia, to country, folk and blues.—
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Her debut poetry collection is forthcoming with House of Anansi in April 2027 and her book of co-translated poems JAWS by Xitlalitl Rodríguez Mendoza is forthcoming with Cardboard House Press in April 2026.—
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
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“In.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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