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insider

noun

Definition of insider

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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Recent Examples of insider There was skepticism over picking an insider like Michael Fiddelke to lead Target's turnaround. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 Governing The Agent Workforce The next evolution of insider threat management must account for this invisible, fast-moving workforce. — Morey Haber, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Béjar’s claims track with similar statements made by former Meta insiders. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 20 Aug. 2026 These traders typically opened an account and quickly placed a highly successful long-shot bet in niche markets where insiders may have an informational edge, before in many cases cashing out and disappearing. — Douglas Gillison, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insider

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Colorado bear behavior in 2026 continues to bring them into contact with humans in the state.

— Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
His contact balance, versatility and fall-forward abilities are striking.

— Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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