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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
The blog post pointed out that some countries that implemented remittance taxes — whether on outward or inward remittance flows — later removed them.
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Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The nation was in the grip of a devastating deflation, but the ability to acquire land by homesteading or on railroad credit lured continued inward migration and immigration from abroad.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
Both sagas are a reminder of the biggest power that Alone champions bring to the show: emotional openness and inward strength.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
That consciousness, in its final seconds, could be universal in its inward retreat.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The nation was in the grip of a devastating deflation, but the ability to acquire land by homesteading or on railroad credit lured continued inward migration and immigration from abroad.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
Both sagas are a reminder of the biggest power that Alone champions bring to the show: emotional openness and inward strength.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
That consciousness, in its final seconds, could be universal in its inward retreat.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inward
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Amid the chaos, Tyler kills fellow inmate Marilyn Thornhill aka Laurel Gates (Christina Ricci) for unlocking his inner hyde in Season 1 and landing him in the asylum.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
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The asteroid is a rare example of an A-type asteroid, which are typically found in the inner asteroid belt and have a reddish spectrum with a strong chemical fingerprint of the mineral olivine.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Read More: The Real Danger of the Trump-Putin Summit At the press conference, Putin talked about how close Russia was to America (shades of Sarah Palin) and claimed that Russian trade with American has increased by 20%.—
Richard Stengel,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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Still, don’t fully count out the Cajuns — at least to keep it close.—
Maddie Hartley
August 15,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With Emigholz’s signature metrical cutting and oblique framings, Ecce Mole explores cinema’s own spatial and symbolic dimensions through the buildings’ opposing scales and functions—interior and exterior, domestic and civic, modest and monumental.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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The interior features are done up in black leather with red accents, and features power-adjustable seats and a 12-speaker Mark Levinson sound system.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
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Luis García Montero, her husband, ventures into that void and, in doing so, completes the intimate portrait of a writer who knew, like few others, knew how to tell us the story of our own lives.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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This hands-on approach extends to their most intimate creative moments.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
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These competing narratives reflect an internal information war over Israel’s next steps.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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The administration has considered expanding that travel ban: An internal memo sent out that same month gave Zimbabwe and other nations 60 days to comply with various requirements laid out by the administration, The Washington Post reported at the time.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As the new general manager of the Farmington Civic Theater, Clare Cooney plans to add some indie films to the historic Farmington landmark’s familiar mix of tentpole movies and family favorites, writes Julie Hinds.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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This week, Wallen pulls off a relatively rare feat, as a remix of one of his album’s cuts opens high — though it is blocked from the throne by a familiar rival: himself.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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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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When culture starts performing alignment instead of living it, most companies reach for fixes: tighter messaging, new values, more playbooks.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The overall fit is on the tighter side up top, but roomy enough for walking on the bottom.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Inward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inward. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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