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Recent Examples of in-law
My in-laws own a little two-bedroom beach bungalow.
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Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
When his parents, in-laws or friends from out of town visited, this would lead the schedule.
—Dan Woike, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
That's Becky's daughter in-law, Dana Nichols, who is married to her son, Ben.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
Jana Duggar is soaking up some family time with her new in-laws!
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
When his parents, in-laws or friends from out of town visited, this would lead the schedule.
—Dan Woike, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
That's Becky's daughter in-law, Dana Nichols, who is married to her son, Ben.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
Jana Duggar is soaking up some family time with her new in-laws!
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in-law
Noun
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Their family sued the city, claiming the officer acted negligently.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The bride’s cousin, Caroline Kennedy, served as maid of honor.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, frightened Southern planters, those reluctant revolutionaries, threw in with their radical New England cousins.—
Andrew Lawler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The house has been in continuous operation for more than 75 years.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Plus, there’s a two-level guest house with its own kitchen and living area.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This public generational saga goes from ancestral investigation (the Fonda clan migrated from Holland to upstate New York in 1654, then Nebraska, where Henry was born) to cultural exegesis.—
Armond White,
National Review,
4 Apr. 2025
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Members of the Kennedy clan have held positions at nearly every level of government.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Earlier this year, a member of an uncontacted Amazonian tribe voluntarily visited the rural Brazilian village of Bela Rosa.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 Apr. 2025
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The concert also will feature a performance by Kumeyaay bird singer Blue Eagle Vigil along with singers from various tribes of the Kumeyaay Nation.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While many fans on X and Reddit praised the new content, there were, of course, some people who were upset that such content made it to the game.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
3 Apr. 2025
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The radium lume on the hour markers and hands have developed a rich orange patina, which some people call Pumpkin or Caramel. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Thomas Wojtowicz,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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FanDuel Racing has race previews, analysis and picks.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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At Large seat that was up in 2007, but withdrew before the primary in a race that Cindy Circo later won.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
4 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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