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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 insiders
Analysts and insiders told CBS News the scale of the response to Pahalvi's call could determine whether the deadly, 12-day-old protests fizzle out as previous rounds of unrest have, or grow into a major challenge to the government, and provoke a possible wider crackdown.
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CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
This use of state power has led industry insiders to question the administration’s true economic end-game.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Locals and real estate insiders are speculating about possible changes, including a major redevelopment, but nothing official has been announced.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
However, royal historians and insiders say that Beatrice and Eugenie's decision was less about choosing sides than walking a careful line.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
However, a ruling could still be deferred until later in 2026, which many Beltway insiders believe could be more realistic.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
Eventually one of those insiders put Intraceuticals — the company now known for pioneering the oxygen facial — on his radar.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Just a few minutes before the trade news was revealed by NFL insiders, Gardner broke the news to fans himself in a short message.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The quality of its merchandise has taken a dive, fewer staff and frequent out-of-stocks have made its stores less enjoyable to shop in, customers and insiders told CNBC earlier this year.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,annie Palmer,frank Holland, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
This use of state power has led industry insiders to question the administration’s true economic end-game.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Locals and real estate insiders are speculating about possible changes, including a major redevelopment, but nothing official has been announced.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
However, royal historians and insiders say that Beatrice and Eugenie's decision was less about choosing sides than walking a careful line.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
However, a ruling could still be deferred until later in 2026, which many Beltway insiders believe could be more realistic.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
Eventually one of those insiders put Intraceuticals — the company now known for pioneering the oxygen facial — on his radar.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Just a few minutes before the trade news was revealed by NFL insiders, Gardner broke the news to fans himself in a short message.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The quality of its merchandise has taken a dive, fewer staff and frequent out-of-stocks have made its stores less enjoyable to shop in, customers and insiders told CNBC earlier this year.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,annie Palmer,frank Holland, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insiders
Noun
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Anything from hour-long sessions to full certificates or degree programs will introduce you to experts and instructors who might be open to providing additional advice or contacts.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Political contacts In the late-1990s and 2000s, while Itera was reporting billions in annual revenue, the company cultivated relationships with influential politicians.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Seemingly every year, the Bengals’ offseasons have been full of trade requests, hold-ins, hold-outs, high-profile rehabs and frustrated employees.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Designed to address the needs of those wearing protective styles, the lineup detoxes and refreshes braids, sew-ins, locs, and more.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Insiders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insiders. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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