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
Opt for hydrating leave-ins to keep hair soft and controlled, and styling products for structure and more secure texture.
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Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Both chefs use a mayo-sour cream dressing, briny mix-ins, and recommend using Yukon Gold potatoes.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Shut-ins are not like flipping off a light switch.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Plug-ins also create scent shock the moment someone walks in, since the device closest to the entry tends to overpower anything further inside.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Plug-ins require frequent swapping and tend to burn through oil unevenly, meaning one room is overpowering while another has gone flat.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Tap-ins, headers, one-on-ones, worldies, with either foot, whatever.
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Matt Slater,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Tie-ins with hot events around town.
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Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
And Sourmilk’s probiotic yogurt bar with mix-ins returns from last year.
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Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Both chefs use a mayo-sour cream dressing, briny mix-ins, and recommend using Yukon Gold potatoes.
—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Shut-ins are not like flipping off a light switch.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Plug-ins also create scent shock the moment someone walks in, since the device closest to the entry tends to overpower anything further inside.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Plug-ins require frequent swapping and tend to burn through oil unevenly, meaning one room is overpowering while another has gone flat.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Tap-ins, headers, one-on-ones, worldies, with either foot, whatever.
—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ins
influences
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The 20-year-old artist fills Visitor with influences from the all-time greats — like Frank and Nina and Etta.
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Dar Zéro founder Brigid Smith stakes her claim on bohemian style, blending gritty luxury with elevated, global influences.
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