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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 durable rubber outsole is perfect for everyday wear, and the shoe even helps correct pronation (aka the inward roll of your foot) to promote full-body alignment.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
As of now, his quiet, inward performance appears to have lost out to Ethan Hawke’s showier turn inBlue Moon.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
Young is more inward, stoic, but ready to get a good dig in when it’s called for.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Cho modeled an eye-catching version of Casadei’s signature Blade style, defined by a slender stainless steel heel with a gentle inward slant.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
As of now, his quiet, inward performance appears to have lost out to Ethan Hawke’s showier turn inBlue Moon.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
Young is more inward, stoic, but ready to get a good dig in when it’s called for.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Cho modeled an eye-catching version of Casadei’s signature Blade style, defined by a slender stainless steel heel with a gentle inward slant.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inward
Adjective
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The foundations were welded and bolted to the strengthened deck, and the rotors themselves, fabricated with inner steel cores and composite shells, were then lifted by crane.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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The driver grabbed her upper inner thigh before dropping her off in Franklin County, north of Raleigh, the jury found.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After entering the game tied at 3 in the ninth, Mets closer Devin Williams allowed two runs in a disastrous final frame to fall to the Twins 5-3 and record their 12th loss in a row, their longest streak since 2002.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Two Southwest Airlines jets got dangerously close near Nashville on Saturday, triggering collision alarms.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That’s much more on the table now even among people who aren’t necessarily inclined to talk about their interior life or the interior life of other people.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Equally appetizing, but on a more intimate scale.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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Ideal for an intimate dinner party or casual wine night, this set of classic wine glasses is a must-have for those looking to host this season.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The company said an internal analysis presented at the 2026 Stanford Geothermal Workshop supports output of at least 50 MW of always-on renewable electricity from a small number of wells.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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But its drafters failed to adhere to proper standards and lacked enough evidence to support a relationship between the two groups, according to a summary of the internal findings that was released to Congress in April 2024.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Its path to passage has teetered all week in a familiar fight, as lawmakers weigh civil liberties concerns against intelligence officials' warnings about national security risks.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Its path to passage has teetered all week in a familiar fight, as lawmakers weigh civil liberties concerns against intelligence officials’ warnings about national security risks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 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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Organizers now hold the Israeli gathering at undisclosed venues and under tight security, broadcasting to multiple sites for those who wish to participate remotely.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Kevin May, a Delta A350 captain who is directly involved with the GEESE project, compares the flight pattern to cycling in tight packs.—
Megan Wollerton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Inward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inward. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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