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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 western part of the Sunshine State, where Neal operates, has its highest housing supply in 15 years at the same time that Covid-era inward migration is dropping off.
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The Belt and Road Initiative, often viewed in Washington as a challenge to U.S. influence, is gaining new traction amid America's inward turn.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
This results in outward energy balancing the inward push of gravity and halting the collapse.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2025
That means the outward push of radiation pressure that has been supporting the stars against the inward push of their own gravity ceases.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The Belt and Road Initiative, often viewed in Washington as a challenge to U.S. influence, is gaining new traction amid America's inward turn.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
This results in outward energy balancing the inward push of gravity and halting the collapse.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2025
That means the outward push of radiation pressure that has been supporting the stars against the inward push of their own gravity ceases.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inward
Adjective
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Check The Care Label Duvets can be made from a variety of materials, both in outer shell and inner filling, so your first step before washing should always be to check the tag from the manufacturer for specific care instructions.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The Kuiper Belt begins about 30 astronomical units (AU) from the sun (one AU is the distance of Earth from the sun), its inner edge guarded by Neptune, and extends out to 50 AU.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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And Tanner Scott, a $72 million reigning All-Star closer, has blown several save opportunities.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The interior salon is open plan, with lots of space and natural light, a design philosophy that carries over into the staterooms.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
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There was a large hole in the roof of the car and smoke damage on the doors and interior.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The rapper recognized the 30th anniversary of his In A Major Way sophomore album and performed a medley of fan-favorite records in the intimate setting.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 June 2025
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The collective effect of their intimate, first-person narratives is that of a confessional, revealing the psyche of a country going through a traumatic change.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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For a bunch of silly action movies, McQuarrie and Cruise’s read on the post-9/11 intelligence state is surprisingly adroit: The internal and external warring factions are purely self-interested, and corruption is the coin of the realm.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2025
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The Dodgers will return serve with internal success stories based mostly on changeups and splitters in Tony Gonsolin, Knack and Yamamoto.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The latter star has landed a number of hits throughout the past few years by repurposing melodies and interpolating hooks from older, familiar smashes by other artists, reworking them into something exciting and new for a different audience.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Image These Days by Lucy Caldwell London during the Blitz has become a familiar subject of World War II fiction.—
Alida Becker,
New York Times,
30 May 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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For wineries accustomed to tight quality control, the conditions are difficult to navigate.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The realization was emotional as the two had developed a tight bond.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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“Inward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inward. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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