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Recent Examples of in-law
That's Becky's daughter in-law, Dana Nichols, who is married to her son, Ben.
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Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
Peter Nicolas, an endowed chair-in-law at the University of Washington, is at a bit of a loss.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Moore’s in-law’s home was one of the many affected by the fires.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
The second level has four additional en suite bedrooms, plus a separate in-law or staff suite with a kitchenette.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
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Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
Peter Nicolas, an endowed chair-in-law at the University of Washington, is at a bit of a loss.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Moore’s in-law’s home was one of the many affected by the fires.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
The second level has four additional en suite bedrooms, plus a separate in-law or staff suite with a kitchenette.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in-law
Noun
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The family heard plates and glasses shatter — and then boots stomping up the stairs.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Greenville, South Carolina, man is survived by his wife and two children, according to an attorney hired by his family.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Small models are not used as general-purpose tools like their larger cousins.—
Stephen Ornes,
Wired News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Love me, love Tatum, love your cousins, love Lovey, love your daddy.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Siba said the security forces inspected the document, searched the house for weapons and, finding none, told the family to remain inside.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The home was featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page that highlights unique house listings all over the country, and people were … well … impressed?—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Yakumo is a young member of the Raven clan, a rival to Ryu’s own.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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In coincidental tandem, the families behind both enterprises, both of Jewish-immigrant origins and both interlopers from the provinces (the Shuberts from upstate, the Times clan from Tennessee), had been collectively responsible for colonizing Times Square since its birth.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What was your initial assessment of the Vula tribe?—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Gila River Wild Horse Pass Resort and Casino in Chandler, Ariz., owned and operated by two tribes, was the latest stop on Mr. Kennedy’s Make American Healthy Again tour through three Southwestern states.—
Emily Baumgaertner Nunn,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Kansas City Star 816-234-4431 Eric Adler, at The Star since 1985, has the luxury of writing about any topic or anyone, focusing on in-depth stories about people at both the center and on the fringes of the news.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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The new initiative also underscores Coach’s grounding purpose, the Courage to Be Real, a platform created to inspire people to confidently explore all the facets of their identity.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But Larson is still doing Larson things, and Victory Lane became the place of congregation for Hendrick Motorsports after his dominance in both the Xfinity Series and Cup Series races at Bristol.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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With 24 drivers per race, the largest in the series, players can now enjoy an open-world mode to explore courses with friends.—
Eammonn Dignam,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The results, Shapiro says, show the dire wolf was the result of hybridization between two ancient, now extinct canid lineages.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2025
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Viewers know that someone named John will continue the Dutton lineage, eventually leading to Kevin Costner’s John III of the flagship series.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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“In-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in-law. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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