How to Use in-between in a Sentence

in-between

1 of 2 adjective or noun
  • That leaves the games in-between as the grinder of the 2023 schedule.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 12 May 2023
  • From the stage to the big and small screens and in-between, Debbie Allen does it all.
    — Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Oct. 2024
  • And in-between all of that, well there are puzzles to solve!
    — Erik Kain, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Much of this album is about romance, the highs, the lows and in-betweens.
    — Jack Irvin, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • The two were seen chatting and laughing in-between scenes of the new film Wolfs.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024
  • And come fall, through a sweater over the pants for the perfect in-between weather look.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Keep scrolling to see the top trends of the in-between season—and get your shopping carts ready.
    — Kevin Leblanc, ELLE, 18 July 2023
  • That said, those who are in-between ranges might have a hard time finding the right fit.
    — Emily Cieslak, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Each of these in-between phases lasts about 7 days and 9 hours.
    — Terri Robertson, Country Living, 31 July 2023
  • In good times, bum times and in-between times like right now, talent finds a way.
    — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2023
  • The in-betweens of my time blocks do look a lot different though.
    — Brooke Eby, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The thing about the in-between season is that the games are starting to stack up and the good nights of sleep are too fleeting.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
  • This book was my way to process what happened in that in-between and to dig deeper.
    — Meredith Talusan, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 May 2023
  • Might’ve tried to be a scorer then instead of an in-between, bounce kind of guy.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Then there are a bunch of in-between laws, and these are the most interesting.
    — Paul M. Sutter, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2023
  • But last week there were rumors of an in-between release, and that’s what this is.
    — David Phelan, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The pass-blocking, the route-running, the running in-between and outside the tackles.
    — Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2023
  • To play, bounce the ball against the wall or floor while doing a task, like touching the ground or spinning around in-between bounces.
    — Catherine Holecko, Parents, 10 July 2024
  • From Copenhagen to Paris, and points in-between, street stylers stepped lively.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Nordstrom’s in-house brands have cozy robes and PJ sets that are made for in-between spring weather.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 18 Mar. 2025
  • But her in-between status was not just between the British and the Indians.
    — Katrina Gulliver, JSTOR Daily, 1 Feb. 2025
  • As the offensive player tried to cross the ball over from left to right, Harkless stuck his arm and body in-between and knocked the ball free.
    — Matthew Ho, Orange County Register, 17 July 2024
  • Meanwhile, the Cavs got two days of rest in-between games before hosting the Knicks on Tuesday.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
  • This is the Goldilocks pillow for its ability to give you soft, firm, and in-between options.
    — Micki Wagner, Popular Mechanics, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Some of that era’s studio pictures were great, many dull or worse, most of them somewhere in-between.
    — Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2024
  • These are the meaty in-between scenes where the themes of the show should really come into play, where the stakes should only get higher.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
  • The job often goes to the most veteran worker on staff — someone with knowledge of all the ins, outs and in-betweens of the restaurant.
    — Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Fuku Burger Despite the in-between hour, the dining room at Fuku Burger was buzzing.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
  • Others hate it because of its rapey overtones and in-between tones.
    — Danielle Kraese, The New Yorker, 14 June 2023
  • Life is made up of moments—the big firsts, the grand adventures, and all the quiet in-betweens that carry us from one chapter to the next.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025

in between

2 of 2 adverb or preposition
  • There’s progress from the skies to ocean depths – and in between.
    — Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2022
  • The towns, few and far in between, all have tough names.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
  • His lines are short with a lot of space in between them.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 July 2024
  • There were no runs scored in any of the 34 half-innings in between.
    — Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • And of course, the truth is going to be somewhere in between.
    — Time, 11 Dec. 2022
  • Watch the next morning, May 23, to see the moon in between Venus and Saturn.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
  • There’s truth to them both and in between, but not a whole truth in either.
    — Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 15 May 2022
  • The movies in between have been hit or miss — mostly miss.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2022
  • Hilton could be heard saying in the clip in between laughing at the tot.
    — Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Tyler Reddick didn’t head down pit road in between stages and led the field back to green.
    — Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2024
  • Volume: Two sets of 8 to 12 reps per side, with one minute of rest in between.
    — Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Panoply lineup spans more than 20 acts, from jazz and blues to R&B and rock and hues in between.
    — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 24 Mar. 2022
  • Place the cushion or pillow in between your knees and squeeze to keep it in place.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Their mothers and siblings sat slumped in the gaps in between.
    — Kareem Fahim, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The months in between have been a whirlwind for Masters.
    — Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2022
  • The veining on the marble table in between the low-slung chairs adds to the polished look.
    — Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Life is everything, all the 50 shades of gray in between.
    — Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
  • One clean sheet, with a glove change in between, for each item, each piece of clothing.
    — Jay Kirk, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Gently lower your back to the ground in between your legs.
    — Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Transfer the meat from the smoker to the grill, and place it in between those hot and cold zones, close the lid and cook for about 5 minutes.
    — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2022
  • Maybe that means dinner at 8 instead of 6, and a snack in between.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Posey made throws from the pocket, on the run and everything in between.
    — al, 19 Aug. 2022
  • Outside of the All-Star break, having four days in between games is rare.
    — Khobi Price, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2023
  • Prince Charles and Princess Anne stood in between their parents on the balcony.
    — Emily Burack, Town & Country, 23 July 2022
  • Jones had her left ankle taped in between the third and fourth quarters.
    — Doug Feinberg, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Nov. 2021
  • Snoop Dogg exclaimed as the two exchanged a dap in between shots.
    — Kenan Draughorne, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Long, short or in between, these names aren’t likely to be overused, which will help your son to stand out.
    — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
  • And buried in between all of those text messages is a murder plot.
    — Tracy Smith, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2023
  • Baty then chopped one to the left side, hitting it right in between converging infielders, reaching base safely before Swanson, the shortstop, could make a play.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
  • Psaki, for her part, has spoken recently of the importance of making content for TikTok or YouTube in between her nightly shows, rather than counting on being appointment viewing.
    — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 9 May 2025

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