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
Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2023
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
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The low-down dive bar is draped in painterly shadows inspired by Renaissance masters, the stale cigarette stench palpable.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Turn to page 90 and get the full lowdown.
—Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2023
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
Adjective
And that’s just counting the low-down and dirtiest tanking teams.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The low-down dive bar is draped in painterly shadows inspired by Renaissance masters, the stale cigarette stench palpable.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowdown
Noun
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The column-style featured a low-cut scoop neckline and a strappy back with a side boob-baring cutout.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday.—
Elektra Kotsoni,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Those who have sustained a severe burn or dirty wound should follow up with a booster after five years, according to the CDC.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Down Pennsylvania Avenue, a man in a karate gi, disposable gloves, and dirty white sneakers was hauling a cart by means of a homemade yoke strapped across his shoulders.—
Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Noun
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This lightweight formula hydrates both scalp and strands, while ingredients like niacinamide, biotin, panthenol, and green tea extract support stronger, healthier-looking hair from root to tip.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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Those early 2010s Blackhawks teams were nasty, and they were all led by Toews.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Lindy Ruff’s system was a tough fit, and a nasty ankle injury derailed his initial momentum in upstate New York.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Following the news breaking, rumors of infidelity on both sides began circulating on social media.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Maybe there’ll be an ultra-intimate ceremony elsewhere, but rumors that Rock Lititz, a Pennsylvania company Swift has pressed into service for previous tours, is constructing a stage for the occasion absolutely line up.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Powerful, rich people filled the lawn to watch a violent sport that ended with a vile and racist comment.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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That person is referring to heavyweight Josh Hokit, who is facing widespread backlash for making a vile joke about former first lady Michelle Obama after winning his match over Derrick Lewis.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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These monsters—its antitheses—constitute that part of our nature that urges us to be sensible and strong, and that inclines us to see the life drive as trivial, weak, sentimental and immoral.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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The artist wrote that keeping silent on this kind of behavior is akin to turning a blind eye to immoral behavior.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The story follows vicious ex-con, Max Cady (Bardem) and his revenge plot against married couple Tom (Patrick Wilson) and Anna Bowden (Adams).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Mahmic’s vicious goal in traffic salvaged some good feeling before a decisive showdown with Qatar next week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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“Lowdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowdown. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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