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
Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
The event, held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, pitted the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion against the 27-year-old YouTube influencer.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
There were a couple of potential NCAA teams in there, but the competition level goes up a notch this weekend when DU travels to North Dakota, a top-10 club in both national polls.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2022
While SeatGeek immediately shows the all-in price on its website, on its mobile app, the company only shows fees immediately if customers turn the filter on, but that filter button isn’t visible without scrolling.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2022
Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Hill already has a pile of issues in his metaphorical in-tray: new product launches, a desperate need for innovation, softening sales in certain regions, and a share price which has had a bumpy year to say the least.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
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Employees are empowered to get out in camp, join in the activities, and make a positive impact through interacting with the camp community.
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Bootie $200 $130 at Amazon These sleek, versatile booties, available in two leather shades and one suede hue, are supportive and easy to walk in, with a high-quality look and feel that can withstand a good deal of wear and tear.
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And on an individual level are players such Riley Mahlman and Kaden Johnson, highly-touted prospects from Minnesota who declined the chance to play for their in-state school and joined forces with its oldest rival.
—Noun
Simple Modern Harper Tote Giving it high marks for substance and style, testers praised its comfortable shoulder and crossbody straps, four internal pockets for organized essentials and its ability to hold a 13-in.
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So far, Packaging Systems of Wisconsin has secured biodegradable film distribution partnerships with Boortmalt's Sheboygan facility and Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery.Alex Garner, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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And FirstEnergy encouraged Householder to speak with Trump about the importance of nuclear energy.Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Astrophysicists have a new suggestion: Dark matter could sap angular momentum from the two black holes and nudge them closer.Jonathan O’Callaghan, WIRED, 1 Dec. 2024
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The pair stood close together as Swift smiled before winking and sticking her tongue out at the camera.Escher Walcott, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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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
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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.Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2018
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By the time your trip rolls around, your closet will be filled with comfy, fashionable picks ready to go.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
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Just half a decade ago, even Azerbaijanis looked elsewhere for fashionable finds, as designer Nazrin Agharzayeva tells Chris Schalkx on a visit.Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2024
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The system’s downtown orientation simply does not work for 93 percent of non-downtown workers.Randal O'Toole, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2024
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Plans for a downtown Milwaukee apartment high-rise have taken another step forward.Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
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Ko was moved by the Talmud’s teaching that the souls of converts were present at Mt. Sinai with all Jewish souls when God gave Jews the Torah.Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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In some cases, extra heart sounds like a third (S3) or fourth (S4) sound or brief, vibratory sounds (heart murmurs) may be present.Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Academics tried to capture Swift, too, with universities creating a whole sub genre of classes about Swift and the Eras tour, her impact on girlhood and her marketing influence, about feminism and power.Laura Trujillo, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The influence of the world’s richest man in Trump’s orbit cannot be overstated.Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Two top Syrian officials under the Assad regime have been charged by the Department of Justice with war crimes against Americans and others, according to a U.S. indictment that was unsealed on Monday.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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He is believed to have traveled to New York City by bus in late November, and later arrived in Altoona by Greyhound from Philadelphia, investigators said.Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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“In.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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