want in
Idioms-
Desire to enter, as in The cat wants in . The antonym is want out , as in The dog wants out . [First half of 1800s]
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Wish to join a business, project, or other undertaking, as in Some investors want in but have not yet been admitted . Again, the antonym is want out , as in Many Quebec residents want out of Canada . [Mid-1900s]
Example Sentences
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And that’s how you get exactly what you want in a home, without breaking your budget.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
Most telling is that Alcock has just about everything one could want in a superhero of any gender.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
And he’s betting others will want in, taking capital from increasingly influential family offices that may want to invest alongside him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
She drove to Highview Avenue and saw a house that had curb appeal, sophisticated landscaping and interior details like handmade cabinets that she would want in a home.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
“You never give me what I want in rehearsals, just in performance. But you can’t wait. You have to start building this character.”
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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