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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
That consciousness, in its final seconds, could be universal in its inward retreat.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Hubble's data points to a slow inward drift of dust from Uranus' distant irregular moons, which orbit between 2.5 to 13 million miles (4 to 20 million kilometers) from the planet.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 June 2025
The Bruins lost two of three games in Eugene back in April, but the slate is clean and as always, the focus will be inward.
—Alan Cole, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
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.
—Adam Graham, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Hubble's data points to a slow inward drift of dust from Uranus' distant irregular moons, which orbit between 2.5 to 13 million miles (4 to 20 million kilometers) from the planet.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 June 2025
The Bruins lost two of three games in Eugene back in April, but the slate is clean and as always, the focus will be inward.
—Alan Cole, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
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.
—Adam Graham, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inward
Adjective
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Just place the alarm behind any inner pull door and have added peace of mind when showering, changing, or going to bed for the night.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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There have been more subplots than Love Actually, including Taylor Fritz finding his inner superhero, the AELTC changing tradition in honor of the late Diogo Jota, and Ons Jabeur pulling up lame on the first morning.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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The figure surpasses that of the closest rival, China, which had 317 companies represented.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
10 July 2025
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But a closer read shows the linguistic dance that big companies are engaged in.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The sporty purse has multiple interior and exterior pockets for organization and easy access, and can be worn across your hips or chest, similar to the flagship Everywhere Belt Bag.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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While the weather alert is in effect, the National Weather Services recommends residents move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for their safety.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
12 July 2025
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Southeast Asia Resorts Winner Nay Palad Hideaway With just 10 intimate villas that invite guests to live out their tropical fantasies, the Nay Palad Hideaway is set between ancient mangrove forests and the soft white sands of Siargao Island, in the Philippines.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Square Peg Social will include private dinners, special programming, and intimate gatherings desgned to foster conversation and collaboration for those looking to expand their careers in the world of film.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
8 July 2025
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Her experience reflects an agency with spotty internal communication.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The layoffs are supposed to take effect in August, according to internal Education Department emails obtained by ABC News, right as many of the nation's schools return for a new school year.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The whole first half of the season saw Hamilton struggle to adapt to the Italian race car, and Silverstone was another chapter in a familiar story.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Managers saw themselves as solving the equivalent of familiar jigsaw puzzles.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
6 July 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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Panda flipped this model, embedding itself directly in the grower network and building tight, regional supply chains.—
Kasi Martin,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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The Moccamaster can hold brewing temperatures within a variance of 4 degrees Celsius and extract coffee within very tight parameters.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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“Inward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inward. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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