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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inward
Adjective
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Then, as an adult, Bruce started reading books on somatic therapy and the inner child.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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For as much as her life has changed in the past year, her inner-circle has remained the same, for the most part.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Because the Celtics, provided they close-out the 76ers, have the kind of shooters the Hawks don’t.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Qatar could deepen its already close defense ties to Turkey, and China, which is close to Iran, could play a greater diplomatic role.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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My trusty old Farmer’s Almanac tells me May 4 is the average date for a spring frost along the Lake Michigan shoreline; in interior Lake County, such as in Lake Villa, on average, April 30.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The beachside Beauvallon Sur Mer, together with its lounge and rooftop, was created by interior architect Dorothée Delaye—the creative known for infusing hotels with a distinctive French flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Guests sail aboard intimate expedition ships while historians and specialists lead lectures and discussions focused on regional history, maritime heritage and cultural context.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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If flexibility is key, Mother’s Day also includes The Salon at Ômo, the restaurant’s intimate living-room–style lounge.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jean noticed that the wait times displayed on her internal scorecard often exceeded an hour.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Targeting innovation developed by creative startups gives the corporation a better chance of success, since investing money in internal efforts simply may not work well.—
Anis Uzzaman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Doral Police Chief Edwin Lopez is a lead contender to replace Morales, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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This takes the Hylian magic of Nintendo’s long-running RPG game and brings it to the modern gamer in ways both familiar and unique.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
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The Bruins managed to keep it tight through the end of the first, with the Sabres taking that 1-0 lead into the first intermission.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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In Illinois, Deppert says rising energy demand is feeding into already tight margins for farmers.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Inward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inward. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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