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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
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.
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Adam Graham, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
Both the wedges and the cutouts help create a soft, smooth landing and slow the inward foot rotation without creating a clunky transition or compromising cushioning.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
For example, an RM was alerted to a large inward remittance for a client after receiving insights that the client had recently been researching private debt as a strategy to counter inflation.
—Dbs Private Bank, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
For a star to be relatively stable, the outward force of the energy generated by fusion in its core must be balanced by the inward pull of the star’s gravity.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2025
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Adam Graham, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
Both the wedges and the cutouts help create a soft, smooth landing and slow the inward foot rotation without creating a clunky transition or compromising cushioning.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
For example, an RM was alerted to a large inward remittance for a client after receiving insights that the client had recently been researching private debt as a strategy to counter inflation.
—Dbs Private Bank, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
For a star to be relatively stable, the outward force of the energy generated by fusion in its core must be balanced by the inward pull of the star’s gravity.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inward
Adjective
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Although it's not specifically built to focus on the inner solar system, its special twilight observing campaigns might be able to catch some of these hidden asteroids.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 June 2025
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To be self-reliant is to choose the inner vision over outer noise.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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The championship is Oklahoma City’s first since relocating from Seattle in 2008; for the Pacers, close wasn’t good enough for their second straight season with a strong playoff run before falling to the eventual NBA champs.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Some of my friends sent them a gift, knowing why they were not invited but three of my close friends didn’t send anything (even a card would have been thoughtful).—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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The team has incorporated expansive open decks, see-through platforms, and grand architectural staircases to connect the interior and exterior.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Originally created in 1976, this piece offers a rare chance to see his language applied to an interior, spatial context.—
Nel-Olivia Waga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Meals are a great time to set boundaries in place and enjoy intimate conversations.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The writers seemingly wanted to make a more intimate, heist-style crime drama without figuring out why or how Riri would fit into it.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal government deliberations.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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That could help make a dent in the high figure of 60% of energy that buildings use to cool their internal spaces, especially in warmer places like Singapore and the Middle East.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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No new president, whether a Democrat, a more traditional Republican, or a Trump disciple, will have the option of returning to the familiar approaches of the post–Cold War era.—
REBECCA LISSNER,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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The legal battle between these parties has become a familiar topic in sports law.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 June 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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The timeline is tight—most growth drivers need to materialize before 2028—but the groundwork is established.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Powell is in a tight spot because the U.S. rate of inflation is still above 3%.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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“Inward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inward. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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