in for

phrase

: certain to experience
in for a rude awakening

Examples of in for in a Sentence

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Already, Lancaster has doubled for a Texas town; Griffith Park for the Pacific Crest Trail and locations in Newhall and Burbank have subbed in for Salt Lake City. — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The mouthfeel is full bodied, and the finish is loaded with refreshing acidity that invites you in for another sip. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026 A lot of brands now see that there is a different way in for this consumer. — Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 Insider tip Even if you’re not booked in for a treatment, make time for the spa’s indoor pool. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in for

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in for was in 1835

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“In for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20for. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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