insider

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 Another insider confirms the two are indeed seeing each other. Gillian Telling, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 The Calendar section, and surely Variety to a smaller but much more substantive collection of industry insiders, fed Hollywood and broad excitement about it. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Now, government ethics experts and Democratic lawmakers are criticizing the family’s venture, citing potential conflicts of interest stemming from the Trumps’ regulatory influence and possible insider transactions. Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2025 There might be something to the buzz, industry insiders say. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for insider
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Noun
  • As officers attempted contact, more gunshots were fired from inside the apartment toward officers, who took cover and began securing the scene and evacuating surrounding apartments, according to the release.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The setup also created windless conditions, ideal for two ball-strikers who really can bring the power with good contact.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Prep the hair first with a lightweight leave-in to keep moisture sealed in.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Every sign-in, transaction and identity check should reinforce security rather than compromise it.
    Rhon Daguro, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Insider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insider. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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