as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
have you heard the lowdown on the new chairman of the department?
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as in dirty
not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency
of all the low-down tricks that have ever been played in the history of that game
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Recent Examples of lowdown
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2023
Get the full lowdown on how the new home came to life straight from production designer Corey Kaplan and set decorator Kristin Peterson here.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 5 Jan. 2023
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Knock the gear lever back to ‘S’ to raise the revs, nail the throttle and the Puma ST takes off with a bit of flair thanks to its low-down torque.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Vogue caught up with all of the queens below to get the lowdown on how their distinctive drag looks channeled Mugler and how the designer continues to inspire.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2023
Get the full lowdown on how the new home came to life straight from production designer Corey Kaplan and set decorator Kristin Peterson here.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 5 Jan. 2023
Adjective
For a good while, though, Schnabel streamlines it into an entertainingly low-down saga of the place where violent crime meets poetic passion.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Knock the gear lever back to ‘S’ to raise the revs, nail the throttle and the Puma ST takes off with a bit of flair thanks to its low-down torque.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowdown
Noun
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At Brain Freeze Ice Cream Parlor, scoops were still going out the door — with at least one upside.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Don’t forget a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of your serving!—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Use of dirty plastic directly To optimize the structure for real-world use, the team utilized computer simulations to identify a design with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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The trucks hauling the snow frolicked in the water, sending dirty gray ripples toward me.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Read More TopicsOscars 2025 Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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But that was just the tip of the nostalgic iceberg as the commercial revealed actors from the beloved era of TV comedies.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Despite defeat, and a nasty fall, Anne would return to England at the end of the Games, paying homage to her country and the spirit of the British team by choosing to wear their uniform, a light blue suit with white hat, during the trip.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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On Friday, stocks surged after a nasty bout of selling this past week, when software stocks, bitcoin and other risk-on favorites led the market lower.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday morning, amid rumors swirling online about who could be involved, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators still had not identified a suspect or person of interest.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Powell said being mentioned in trade rumors is almost a badge of honor, indicating that you’re valued.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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How heartbreaking, and how vile, that any adult claiming compassion would seek to imbue a child with that extreme allergy to their own self.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Diary again casts its eye far and wide for news, any news, that might distract us all from the vile toxicity emanating from Washington—make that Davos.—
Chop Choppish Shop,
Air Mail,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The long-term damage that an unqualified, incompetent, compromised or immoral — but superpowered — mayor can inflict on the city is too great.—
Steven Falk,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Tourism dollars flowed in, even if the prettified Southern history being sold ignored the immoral plague that built its riches in the first place.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Though initial jobless claims hit their highest level in nearly two months last week, the move was largely attributed to a vicious and widespread winter storm that affected large parts of the nation.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack tests their bond, forcing Taylor to choose between protecting Dee and his own parole chances.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Lowdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowdown. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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