as in contact
a person who belongs to a group or organization and has special knowledge about it
Political insiders say that she is planning to run for president. The book gives fans an insider's view of Hollywood.
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At least, that’s what political insiders say.
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Coaches can cheat on their wives with NFL insiders, players can beat their wives and girlfriends, and teams will still keep them around.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Even so, the insider noted that public expectations play a major role.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 25 Apr. 2026
This ancient city still holds so many secrets—these are the best things to do in Athens according to an insider.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Coaches can cheat on their wives with NFL insiders, players can beat their wives and girlfriends, and teams will still keep them around.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Even so, the insider noted that public expectations play a major role.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 25 Apr. 2026
This ancient city still holds so many secrets—these are the best things to do in Athens according to an insider.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insider
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Alvidrez represents the area and frequents the Asia Center; she's also been in contact with the building's owner.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Steam Controller has a rumble motor that can alternate between strong and subtle vibrations with equal utility, and magnetic TMR thumbsticks that should be less susceptible to the kind of drift inherent to sticks with physical contacts.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Insider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insider. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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