insider

Definition of insidernext
as in contact
a person who belongs to a group or organization and has special knowledge about it Political insiders say that she is planning to run for president. The book gives fans an insider's view of Hollywood.

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Recent Examples of insider Moving the Department of Education under the governor’s control just gives even more power to the same Sacramento insiders who have turned our schools into some of the worst in the country. Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026 By the way, according to wrestling insiders, real WWE belts have been estimated to be worth up to at least $250,000. Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 The South Florida men indicted in the case played roles as investors or middlemen who received insider tips, according to court records. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026 Magyar presented himself as a longtime insider of Orbán’s world who was now exposing the misdeeds of his former friends and colleagues. Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for insider
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  • According to Miami-Dade County's website, families should develop an emergency plan that includes how each member will reach safety and establish contact with the others, in case everyone is not in the same place when a hurricane is approaching.
    Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 4 May 2026
  • For food-contact surfaces, especially after preparing raw meat, proper sanitization after each use is critical to preventing contamination and reducing the risk of illness.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026

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“Insider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insider. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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