as in sit-down
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Recent Examples of sit in
Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Same with the girl at the pool party, and the one at the drive-through, and the one sitting in what looks like a sorority house, and the guy at the convenience store.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
On March 13, almost 100 protesters were arrested during a sit-in at Trump Tower in downtown New York City.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The teen sits in silence for a few seconds before lying down on the floor.
—Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Same with the girl at the pool party, and the one at the drive-through, and the one sitting in what looks like a sorority house, and the guy at the convenience store.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
Now 28, Brown recalled his part in activism to keep the school open, including sit-ins at City Hall, holding news conferences and delivering an education plan to the U.S. Department of Education.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
On March 13, almost 100 protesters were arrested during a sit-in at Trump Tower in downtown New York City.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sit in
Verb
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Review: In ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ on Broadway, here’s George Clooney with an urgent bulletin When George Clooney walks out on stage as Edward R. Murrow, the distinguished American journalist, the chiseled Hollywood star gets the customary entrance applause.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Role Model asked the crowd in a video posted to TikTok, before Reneé Rapp walked out and began dancing.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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News in the sit-down, which was recorded on March 15.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
Peoplemag,
22 Mar. 2023
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Ahead of the sit-down dinner and ceremony, guests such as Storm Reid, Christine Quinn, Jurnee Smollett, and Lukas Gage trickled in from the rainy outdoors over an hour or so, greeted inside with Casamigos cocktails, filet mignon canapés, and more.—
Jamila Stewart,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2023
Verb
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In Kentucky, a 9-year-old boy was swept away by floodwaters while walking to his school bus stop in Franklin County on Friday, police said.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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Homeowners can simply walk away from the burden, cash in hand, for a fair and reasonable price without any hidden fees or expenses.—
KC Property Group,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The order also directed an investigation of the job action, which was a violation of the Taylor Law barring certain state employees from striking.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
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However, there were allegations that the sick-out at that time was, in truth, a job action.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In a release, MTI said the growth slowdown was due to declines in manufacturing, as well as some services sectors such as finance and insurance.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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Level design is varied and intriguing, supercharged by power-ups and made easier with a slowdown feature, giving you time to breathe or respond to on-screen madness at the expense of your final score.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Sit in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sit%20in. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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