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
Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Visitors—particularly history buffs—should start their trip with a stop by local historical sites to get the low-down on Camden’s beginnings.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
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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
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
Visitors—particularly history buffs—should start their trip with a stop by local historical sites to get the low-down on Camden’s beginnings.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowdown
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Andrés Chaparro hit a grounder back up the middle, but Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery made a diving stop and then threw to first, where Munetaka Murakami had an impressive scoop as the Oswego East graduate got out of the inning without allowing a run.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The touch on his floaters, the variety of angles on his scoop layups, the strong shoulders that absorb bumps.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The drinks attract younger women, typically age 16 to 35, and are aimed at health-conscious customers that don’t want Swig’s more caloric and filling dirty sodas, CEO Alex Dunn said.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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That wasn’t the only utensil stored in a dirty place.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The play can get intense and competitive, but some people are more interested in the social component of mahjong, being next to neighbors and exchanging stories or game tips.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Inside you’ll find inventory checklists, tips for getting the whole family on board to help, fans’ frequently asked questions and more.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The duo made up for the absence of Wembanyama, who did not clear concussion protocol after a nasty fall knocked him out early from a Game 2 loss.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lomu did not fit the typical profile Mike Vrabel seeks in linemen, players with a nasty streak and fierce play demeanor.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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At the Oscars, Conan O’Brien joked about the longstanding rumor that Netflix encourages their writers to write for a passive audience.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Social media is awash with rumors around Trader Joe’s mini striped canvas bags—though so far, they’ve only been leaked by an unknown source, posted by Instagram account @traderjoesobsessed.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The bleak tortures Ohm concocts for his characters are as vile as the Bilberry’s fetid jacuzzi.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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There’s something vile, yet attractive about the film, an encapsulation of the fact that people and the internet are downright weird.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Pope Francis changed the church’s social teaching to declare capital punishment immoral in all cases.—
Nicole Winfield,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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For him, in becoming photosynthetic, civilized beings would only gain in hallmarks of intelligence, like autonomy and compassion, given that a species living off starlight converts energy to work without the messy, immoral mediation of a food chain.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Now, is that the same as a soldier betting on the capture of a vicious dictator?—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Beijing has long struggled to drive domestic consumption, while brutal competition in many industries has pushed producers to cut prices, triggering a vicious cycle in which people hold off on purchases in anticipation of coming discounts.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Lowdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowdown. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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