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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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Recent Examples of insiders
Many view the lawsuit as a grudge match between Musk—who left OpenAI after serving as an early major donor and advisor—and Altman—who currently runs OpenAI, despite insiders’ allegedly growing distrust in his commitment to the dominant AI firm’s mission.
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
At least, that’s what political insiders say.
—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
The arrest came after months of speculation in the press and on social media that insiders with access to classified information have been capitalizing on their knowledge.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Party insiders have been pressing Newsom to step in — either to consolidate support behind a credible contender or at least impose some order.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
With confidentiality rules in place and an invite-only policy, No Filter immediately gained cachet as a place where insiders congregated.
—Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Set the scene The streets of Forte—as insiders call it—are a maze of tall box hedges and gates that shelter private villas built for wealthy and aristocratic Italian families.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The energy was high in Vancouver last night as thousands of bartenders, industry insiders, and cocktail enthusiasts gathered for the unveiling of the 2026 edition of North America’s 50 Best Bars.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
At least, that’s what political insiders say.
—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
The arrest came after months of speculation in the press and on social media that insiders with access to classified information have been capitalizing on their knowledge.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Party insiders have been pressing Newsom to step in — either to consolidate support behind a credible contender or at least impose some order.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
With confidentiality rules in place and an invite-only policy, No Filter immediately gained cachet as a place where insiders congregated.
—Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Set the scene The streets of Forte—as insiders call it—are a maze of tall box hedges and gates that shelter private villas built for wealthy and aristocratic Italian families.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The energy was high in Vancouver last night as thousands of bartenders, industry insiders, and cocktail enthusiasts gathered for the unveiling of the 2026 edition of North America’s 50 Best Bars.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insiders
Noun
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Delete contacts from your cell phone that no longer have any business being there.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2026
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Know your evacuation zones and key emergency contacts.—
Cox Communications,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The mix-ins were generous, with plenty of crunchy Butterfinger pieces in every bite, which gave the scoop a nice balance between creamy and crisp texture.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Peter Kroehler learned the ins-and-outs of the furniture business through Long’s workshop, eventually launching his own company.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Insiders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insiders. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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