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as in close
closely acquainted
he's more inward with the president than most members of the cabinet
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Recent Examples of inward
Accept it, with an inward sigh, as part of the deal?
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
The Reichstag dome is accessible to the public, offering spiraling ramps that give visitors outward views of the Berlin skyline and inward views of the German government meeting below.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 Sep. 2025
Warm gas has internal pressure that pushes outward against the inward force of gravity trying to collapse the cloud.
—Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Warm gas has internal pressure that pushes outward against the inward force of gravity trying to collapse the cloud.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
The Reichstag dome is accessible to the public, offering spiraling ramps that give visitors outward views of the Berlin skyline and inward views of the German government meeting below.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 Sep. 2025
Warm gas has internal pressure that pushes outward against the inward force of gravity trying to collapse the cloud.
—Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Warm gas has internal pressure that pushes outward against the inward force of gravity trying to collapse the cloud.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inward
Adjective
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Health experts said hospitals serving inner-city and low-income populations are likely to experience the deepest cuts and the most severe consequences.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Bowie’s genius was a driver and a result of an unquenchable inner restlessness.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Traffic concerns remained a prominent theme of the more than 100 emails the city received in early December, but many people expressed excitement at the prospect of a closer Costco.—
Rose Evans
January 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Clippers raced to a 14-5 lead, but the Knicks answered with eight straight points and the game was close for the first three quarters.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Watching the volcano's interior move in 3D on a computer screen makes all of the effort worthwhile.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The scale of this social media-free existence felt more human, more intimate.—
Lindsay Lowe,
Parents,
8 Nov. 2025
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With just 13 bedrooms overlooking Bantry Bay, the hotel stands as an intimate ode to art and viticulture.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, the appliance’s internal temperature was too warm at 50 degrees.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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This Lovevook laptop backpack has multiple internal and external pouches to keep things organized and easily accessible.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The knit top offered the familiar ease of an oversized tee with the warmth and polish of a sweater, a mix that feels both cozy and refined.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Experts say some familiar nutrition advice remains, but the changes may raise questions and confusion.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.—
Monique Judge,
The Root,
15 May 2018
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Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
20 Dec. 2017
Adjective
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Loveland caught eight passes for 137 yards for the Bears, who had closed the regular season with tight losses to San Francisco and Detroit.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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As temperatures drop and humidity plummets, the skin’s natural moisture levels decline faster, fine lines look more pronounced, and that tight, uncomfortable feeling can become a near-daily occurrence.—
Colleen Sullivan,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Inward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inward. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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