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 There will be multiple tranches of insider stock peeling off as part of the novel way the deal is structured. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 May 2026 Fashion insiders and models off-duty — including Bella Hadid — co-signed the trend in streamlined black iterations that subtly nodded to the silhouettes of the ’90s and early 2000s. Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 30 May 2026 Of course, embracing outsider thinking without alienating the insiders who get shows on the air is a tightrope walk. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 May 2026 As with any reform, however, the devil is in the details, and some of those details still had fans and league insiders asking questions. John Hollinger, New York Times, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for insider
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  • Both passengers have agreed and are required to remain at their residences, have no contact with other people, and participate in daily monitoring activities conducted by local health officials.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
  • The restraining order also covers Carpenter’s workplace and vehicle and says Applegate may not harass, intimidate, threaten, contact or stalk her.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 2 June 2026

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“Insider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insider. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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