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
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2023
Get the full lowdown on how the new home came to life straight from production designer Corey Kaplan and set decorator Kristin Peterson here.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 5 Jan. 2023
Sarah Han, Allure, 22 Feb. 2025
Flagstar Bank is a leading mortgage lender with options for first-time homebuyers and low-income applicants, including down payment assistance programs and low-down payment loans that don’t require mortgage insurance.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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Noun
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
Get the full lowdown on how the new home came to life straight from production designer Corey Kaplan and set decorator Kristin Peterson here.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 5 Jan. 2023
Adjective
Ahead, our editors give us the low-down on their top picks from Beauty of Joseon, Innisfree, Medicube, Numbuzin, and more.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 22 Feb. 2025
Flagstar Bank is a leading mortgage lender with options for first-time homebuyers and low-income applicants, including down payment assistance programs and low-down payment loans that don’t require mortgage insurance.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowdown
Noun
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Add a scoop of collagen for skin and joint health, along with your favorite sweetener to taste. 10.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 July 2025
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Jeni's: Free sundae fudge sauce with any scoop shop order.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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That version of Boldy — the skilled scorer not afraid to go to the dirty areas — had superstar qualities and scored some big-time goals.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Another is to use one of the brand's sprays and spritz the dirty surface, wipe it down, then rinse with water.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Pro tip: Start with the departing flight to Europe that works for your budget.—
DeAnna Taylor,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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For brides on a budget, Hoffman's top tip is to go second-hand—not just for the dress, but for accessories and décor too.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The 5-foot-8, 185-pound Robinson was on the receiving end of a nasty collision with outside linebacker Brian Burns on Friday.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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After dropping Monday’s opener to the Twins – following a nasty delay between the top and bottom of the ninth – the Red Sox got right back on the horse.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
31 July 2025
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Tuesday, Paddack was on his way to Target Field when his agent at Boras Corp. called and said trade rumors were picking up.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The two first sparked romance rumors when they were photographed flying back to Los Angeles together from Cancún.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Arriving in London, Jess has a chance encounter with Felix (Will Sharpe), a broke musician, in a particularly vile pub toilet.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 July 2025
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The tweets, a vile departure from Elmo’s often inspiring and motivational social media cadence, were sent on July 13 and promptly taken down.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Basically, how others will judge you for moving on, if you’ll be seen as incompetent or immoral for quitting.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
20 July 2025
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With his opaque history and sources of wealth, his super-powerful friends and his immoral appetites, Epstein became the perfect avatar for our at-home Hollywood heroism.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Coming less than a year after the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in the same neighborhood, which was widely regarded as an assassination motivated by contempt for the American health insurance industry, LePatner’s death prompted a similarly vicious response on social media.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
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Not to mention, antibiotics aren’t always effective at killing drug-resistant bugs, and each UTI leaves you more susceptible to future infections, creating a vicious cycle.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Lowdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowdown. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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