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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It’s everything you want in a scene partner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
As AI changes what employers want in a candidate, one type of worker may have an edge — the personality hire.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Now the Reagan-era initiative is officially back for the summer—and some adults want in on the nostalgic fun.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
Early, intensive tutoring is one of the most effective interventions available to change that, and it’s a support that teachers want in their classrooms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
“I’m not sure if this is the stuff I want in the video,” I said.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
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