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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
This results in outward energy balancing the inward push of gravity and halting the collapse.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Cosmic lighthouses Pulsars, like all neutron stars, are born when stars at least eight times as massive as the sun run out of their fuel supply needed for nuclear fusion and can no longer support themselves against the inward push of their own gravity.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2025
This means the outward flow of energy that supports them against collapse is cut off, and the star can no longer support itself against the crushing inward force of its own gravity.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The end of the fusion of hydrogen to helium also cuts off the outward energy that supports stars against the inward push of their own gravity.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Cosmic lighthouses Pulsars, like all neutron stars, are born when stars at least eight times as massive as the sun run out of their fuel supply needed for nuclear fusion and can no longer support themselves against the inward push of their own gravity.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2025
This means the outward flow of energy that supports them against collapse is cut off, and the star can no longer support itself against the crushing inward force of its own gravity.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The end of the fusion of hydrogen to helium also cuts off the outward energy that supports stars against the inward push of their own gravity.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inward
Adjective
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Its design has changed little since then, still incorporating an inner surface that sits at a 60- to 90-degree angle relative to the user's urine stream.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2025
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His inner conversation must be very loud and very extreme. Dedra, on the other hand, is a zealot.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Melania Trump wears black veil to Pope Francis' funeral as President Trump dons blue suit As the president's second term in office passes the 100-day mark, here is a closer look at the first lady's lookbook.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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His close alignment with Trump has damaged his tech company brands, and despite being one of the most proactive members of the president's team, his job approval rating has been ranked as even lower than Trump's.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The house, built in 1971, has an interior space of 1,890 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories (subset of larceny) – The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Galego’s sensuous, intimate paintings speak loudly as the artist herself engages viewers with a soft, ethereal demeanor, underscoring the dreamy otherworldliness of her work.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Living In Wisdom takes the reader down an intimate path of seeking to understand specific practices that can lead us to our higher selves.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Your bottom line will look robust, but no internal deception goes unpublished.—
Rob Davis,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Martin resigned as chief of staff in 2007 after just over a year on the job, and Blunt’s office would eventually hand over 22 boxes of internal emails.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The crossings also have to be familiar words all the way across those entries.—
Deb Amlen,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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In addition to its brand new placements, OVO also returns to a familiar home: the Official Physical Albums chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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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Size of fines ‘big and scary’ Stephen Shepard, executive vice president of the Denver Metro Building Owners and Managers Association, said the city’s timelines were too tight and the fines too heavy.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
28 Apr. 2025
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Tour demands that players lift up their floors — and flaws — in tight moments.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Inward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inward. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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