insider

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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 Despite a palace insider telling PEOPLE that the King and his successor, the Prince of Wales, agreed with Andrew's decision, The Sunday Times reported that Prince William was considering entirely banning Andrew from royal life. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025 Royal insider Tom Syke says William has big plans to streamline the monarchy. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2025 DiLorenzo, with his entrepreneurial track record in development and philanthropy, is likely to jump in soon and could excel by appealing to voters weary of Washington insiders, channeling a no-nonsense approach to economic growth. Kristin Tate, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025 But while a dual CEO structure may superficially make sense for Disney, company insiders and corporate governance experts warn there are considerations specific to the Mouse House that would make such a dynamic unwise. Alex Sherman, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for insider
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  • To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips.
    Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Advances in electrode design enhance electrical performance In modern sensor technology, solid-contact ion-selective electrodes play a crucial role by converting an ion’s chemical signal into an electrical one.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025

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“Insider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insider. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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