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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
Warm gas has internal pressure that pushes outward against the inward force of gravity trying to collapse the cloud.
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Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Warm gas has internal pressure that pushes outward against the inward force of gravity trying to collapse the cloud.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
This is a year for inward reflection, and a time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
Particularly since the 1960s, but even more so now, a lot of exploration happens on the inward side.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Warm gas has internal pressure that pushes outward against the inward force of gravity trying to collapse the cloud.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
This is a year for inward reflection, and a time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
Particularly since the 1960s, but even more so now, a lot of exploration happens on the inward side.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inward
Adjective
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The helmets’ one-size-fits-all design comprised a manganese steel outer shell and an adjustable inner lining that was attached to a leather chinstrap.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Also carrying over as Harden signatures is the inner-bootie for a snug fit, as well as the DNA of the outsole pattern and the toe box.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Trump levied his greatest assault against the international economic order, announcing the most expansive set of tariffs in American history on both autocratic adversaries and America’s closest democratic allies in April 2025 (Russia was strikingly excluded).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Trump, however, made inroads with New Jersey voters in November 2024, making for a surprisingly close race.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The 85-footer retains the brand’s classic DNA, with a long, lean profile, and the prolific use of teak, which not only covers the cockpit but defines the interior salon and dining area on the floors, bulkheads, and ceilings.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Eleven men and women died in intimate partner homicides in 2024, nearly double the number killed the previous year, according to the annual Fatality Review Report for Tarrant County.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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Through intimate interviews with players, coaches, parents, journalists and opponents, director Kevin Shaw probes media bias, racial stereotypes, community pride and the ethical complexities of youth sports—showing how a moment meant to celebrate young athletes became a lasting stigma.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Marking identified a need for the district to change its attitude toward unregulated spending and tighten internal controls that will allow more board control over spending approvals.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Other internal signs have been prevalent that a contraction in exports was possible.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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With spoofing tools, criminals can mimic real bank phone numbers and even use AI to reproduce familiar voices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The common ingredients are incredible storytellers who are excited about trying to make a series that feels authentic and realistic, and maybe feels familiar, but in a way that also feels elevated and sophisticated.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 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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As an example, Sopo said that in some majority-Hispanic Congressional districts in South Texas, conservative Latinos ran in races with historically tight margins of victory.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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But Charlotte Republicans are now left wondering how supposed tight races ran away from them and what comes next for their beleaguered party.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Inward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inward. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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