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
Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Are zero-drop running shoes suitable for everyone? Shop the best zero-drop running shoes
Get the low-down on these sneaks.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 May 2025
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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.
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Knock the gear lever back to ‘S’ to raise the revs, nail the throttle and the Puma ST takes off with a bit of flair thanks to its low-down torque.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowdown
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The jumpsuit has a scoop neck and a criss-cross back with adjustable straps to naturally lift.—
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The tea jar and scoop are cleaned and presented for close viewing.—
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The checklist for cleaning the kitchen was probably just washing dirty dishes, wiping down countertops, and mopping the floors.—
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Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty.—
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Use the tips below to tackle each one.—
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Want more cleaning and organizing tips?—
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Richards has missed Palace’s previous four fixtures after picking up a nasty foot injury against Leeds in the Premier League just before Christmas.—
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Ra Shaya Kyle, feeling miserable with a nasty cold that kept her out of practice for two days, scored a career-high 30 points to lead the University of Miami women’s basketball team to an 89-73 win over rival Florida State University on Sunday afternoon at the Watsco Center.—
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Ottawa was in Denver to play Kelly and the Avalanche last week when, shortly before puck drop, the club released a statement from general manager Steve Staios condemning rumors that were spreading like wildfire across the internet about his team.—
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Tom Brady spoke to People on Wednesday amid rumors of his romance with Alix Earle.—
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Removing a vile, brutal, and corrupt president without a clear transition plan, and relying on his former regime to deliver if for you, is not supporting democracy.—
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Grok, the chatbot of Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, published sexualized images of children as its guardrails seem to have failed when it was prompted with vile user requests.—
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In addition to being immoral, CFA’s support for BDS likely violates state law, AB 2844, which prohibits California from contracting with entities that engage in discrimination, including against Jews or Israelis.—
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The film follows the deliciously immoral, widowed Lady Susan Vernon (Kate Beckinsale), who maneuvers, deceives and seduces her way through London and across her relatives' country estates in an effort to find a wealthy husband for herself and her daughter, Frederica (Morfydd Clark).—
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These vicious youths fell the infected almost for sport, which undersells the source of terror so essential to the series.—
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His charges there include interference with law enforcement, criminal desecration and having a vicious dog at large, according to a news release from KCK police.—
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“Lowdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowdown. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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