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preposition

ˈin How to pronounce in (audio)
Definition of innext
as in with
using the means or agency of drawn on the wall in crayon

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adverb

ˈin How to pronounce in (audio)
as in close
at, within, or to a short distance or time the fielders closed in

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in

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adjective

ˈin How to pronounce in (audio)
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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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in

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noun

ˈin How to pronounce in (audio)
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
Preposition
Eddie Redmayne, attending with his wife Hannah, was in designer fan mode. — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026 This marks at least the second brick of cocaine found in the Florida Keys this week. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Adverb
There will be about a dozen rooms to explore, says Shalhoub, each designed for guests to spend around five minutes in. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Further in, the kitchen features a La Cornue range, a professional pizza oven, and a natural stone backsplash. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for in
  1. with
  2. close
  3. happening
  4. fashionable
  5. downtown
  6. present
  7. influence
  8. by
Preposition
  • Formed in 2012, Polaris broke through with 2017’s The Mortal Coil and 2020’s The Death of Me, both of which debuted in the Australian Top 10 and earned ARIA nominations for best hard rock/heavy metal album.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The South's joint chiefs said Saturday the military stepped up surveillance and vigilance for possible further launches from the North and was closely sharing information with the United States and Japan.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of with
Adverb
  • The two-time All-Star closer retired the side in order in the eighth.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • As referees stopped Charlie Adams’ corner kick to separate a pair of players in the box, Adams whispered for Barea to come closer.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of close
Adjective
  • The ship is thoughtfully designed to allow for ample space so guests do not feel overcrowded, even in the most happening spots.
    — Susan Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
  • 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
Definition of happening
Adjective
  • This 15-room Georgian-era townhouse, tucked away in a residential street in Gardens (a fashionable neighborhood known for its restaurants, bars, and interior shops), is full of surprises.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Van Wissen and Lupker hope to expand the service to such fashionable cities as London, New York, Milan and Los Angeles, and are eyeing emerging destinations like Turkey and Morocco, too.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • As Detroit prepares to welcome thousands of people downtown for Grand Prix weekend, city leaders say public safety has been a months-long effort.
    — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 28 May 2026
  • For sports travelers, that means the pregame meal does not have to be a chain restaurant, and the postgame dinner does not have to be downtown.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026
Definition of downtown
Adjective
  • In present day, back on the planet decimated by the Manhunters, John interrogates Sinestro (Ulrich Thomsen) and learns that Noah freed the villain from prison.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • That’s very much present in both our opening and closing night selections, but also across the whole program.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of present
Noun
  • The traditional Pueblo architecture has touches of Native American and Western influences, along with European and Mexican motifs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Scotlandville will no longer be represented by a native son, someone who people believed instinctively understood their challenges and offered a direct line to power and influence in the nation’s capital.
    — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of influence
Preposition
  • At a small celebration dinner in San Francisco after the deal closed, Basu Trivedi was stunned by their choice of lodging.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Hochul's announcement came shortly after dozens of students and community members spent hours demanding transparency and accountability from university leaders at a forum sponsored by Cornell's student government.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of by

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