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 But just as the game was about to start, the staff realized the gravitas of the situation and joined in the excitement too, an insider dished. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026 That was up from about $800 billion in an insider share sale in December — roughly double its mark from July 2025. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 June 2026 In December, it was valued at $800 billion after the sale of insider shares. Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 June 2026 Zack Bia Rodrigo and Bia started dating in February 2022 during Super Bowl weekend, an insider confirmed to PEOPLE several months later. Mckinley Franklin, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for insider
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contact
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  • Science is a full-contact sport on a global scale.
    Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
  • But the contact needs to be smooth to help with the disguise aspect.
    Stuart James, New York Times, 16 June 2026

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“Insider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insider. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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