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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
That consciousness, in its final seconds, could be universal in its inward retreat.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Hubble's data points to a slow inward drift of dust from Uranus' distant irregular moons, which orbit between 2.5 to 13 million miles (4 to 20 million kilometers) from the planet.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 June 2025
The Bruins lost two of three games in Eugene back in April, but the slate is clean and as always, the focus will be inward.
—Alan Cole, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
Robinson plays Craig Waterman, a nerdy, socially inward desk worker at Universal Digital Innovations, a tech company that implements strategies to make people more addicted to their phones.
—Adam Graham, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Hubble's data points to a slow inward drift of dust from Uranus' distant irregular moons, which orbit between 2.5 to 13 million miles (4 to 20 million kilometers) from the planet.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 June 2025
The Bruins lost two of three games in Eugene back in April, but the slate is clean and as always, the focus will be inward.
—Alan Cole, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
Robinson plays Craig Waterman, a nerdy, socially inward desk worker at Universal Digital Innovations, a tech company that implements strategies to make people more addicted to their phones.
—Adam Graham, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inward
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The teen may feel invisible, unheard or powerless in other areas of life, and their eating disorder may become a way to express that inner turmoil without saying much.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Director Iván Sierra frames it as a meditation on how fear of losing happiness breeds violence – and how true peace lies in confronting inner fears.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Sonic internet plans: A guide Here's a closer look at Sonic internet offerings: Sonic Fusion Fiber 1 Gigabit Sonic's Fusion Fiber 1 GB plan is the slowest plan option, but speeds are still fast enough for high internet usage.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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This is a beautiful fish, much more colorful and brighter overall than its close cousin, the bluegill, which anglers love.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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The sporty purse has multiple interior and exterior pockets for organization and easy access, and can be worn across your hips or chest, similar to the flagship Everywhere Belt Bag.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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While the weather alert is in effect, the National Weather Services recommends residents move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for their safety.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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For a more intimate experience, consider reserving one of five rooms inside The Hibiscus House.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Of that total, O’Shaughnessy said, 965 arrests were for domestic violence, defined as involving family members and those in intimate relationships.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Her experience reflects an agency with spotty internal communication.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
15 July 2025
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How Ford Might Address Issues To tackle these quality and cost challenges, Ford is intensifying its focus on internal testing and product validation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The Blackpink superstar joined the F1 soundtrack, which is packed with familiar musicians across a variety of genres.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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As more travelers arrive, so do the familiar questions about how to grow tourism without diluting what makes a place special.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 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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Kick your legs in small up-and-down fluttering motions while keeping your lower back flat and abs tight throughout.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
21 July 2025
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But the party was especially focused on reforming public finance, calling for strict economy in expenditures and even tighter limits on taxation.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Inward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inward. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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