inside track

noun

Definition of inside tracknext
as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition the applicant with actual experience in pharmaceutical sales will definitely have the inside track for the job

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Recent Examples of inside track Both quarterbacks are accurate and mobile, but unless Jones shines Saturday, Philo will enter the offseason with an inside track. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026 But his Bruins fandom took an inside track in the 2003-04 season when fellow Marshfield native Mike Sullivan became the head coach. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 12 Mar. 2026 Later, when Shell expressed appreciation, Cipriani pitched Star Serenade, initially over the phone — presuming the executive would, at the least, boost its chance for an inside track at a green light. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026 With the Warriors looking for all the world like a play-in team and the Los Angeles Lakers appearing to have an inside track on a regular playoff berth despite a three-game losing streak, the status quo was preserved Saturday night at Chase Center. — Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inside track
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside track
  1. advantage
  2. edge
  3. upper hand
Noun
  • The Red Sox tacked on two insurance runs in the seventh on Abreu’s sacrifice fly and Masataka Yoshida’s RBI single for a 7-3 advantage.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Good luck with that message in flyover country when the revolutionaries don’t enjoy the advantages of light-turnout primaries.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of advantage
Noun
  • The Detroit pizza features the style’s signature crown of crispy cheese around the edges, and a blanket of brick cheese.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Both the scalloped edges and adorable blue gingham print made this a top pick for me.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of edge
Noun
  • But Ukraine looks more and more likely to be entering the next round of negotiations with a strong upper hand.
    — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
  • The first one will give one team an upper hand, but obviously can’t dictate the entire series.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Definition of upper hand

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“Inside track.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside%20track. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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