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 See All Example Sentences for lowdown
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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
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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 See All Example Sentences for lowdown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowdown
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Serve it as is or with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
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Light, flavorful and thoughtfully made, Artisen proves that great gelato does not need dairy to deliver a memorable scoop.— Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
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Prior to that time, a conservative who dared toss the dirty indictment at his or her opponent would face disapproval from all directions, and, of course, condemnation from the legacy media.— Bob Ehrlich, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
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Knicks fans have grown accustomed to Hart doing the dirty work throughout the past four postseasons, but this is the first time first-year Knicks head coach Mike Brown has gotten to deploy the do-it-all guard’s versatility in the playoffs.— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
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More tips Ultimately, when assessing storm damage in a vegetable garden, comparing the effort and time required for recovery with those for starting over is often what is needed.— Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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Safety tips for motorcyclists, drivers The Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center offers safety tips.— Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
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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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Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was mentioned in trade rumors earlier this week, as well.— Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Formula 1 races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were canceled and rumors swirled around whether future WWE events could be held in the kingdom.— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Fans, some of them little kids parroting what their parents were saying, called him vile names.— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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His Max is both vile and charming, and the result is undeniably magnetic.— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
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And never mind that this is simply wrong, almost to the point of being immoral.— The Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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To do so is to be tacitly complicit in what these companies know to be wrong, unethical and immoral.— Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
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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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