-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
inside track
noun
: an advantageous competitive position
the owner's son has the inside track for the job
Synonyms
Examples of inside track in a Sentence
the applicant with actual experience in pharmaceutical sales will definitely have the inside track for the job
Recent Examples on the Web
The difference is the unique arena of college recruitment, where the best programs have an inside track to secure commitments from the nation’s best prospects each year.
—
Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
That’s why most of us are intrigued to hear about the new consumer-facing devices and developments coming from the tech industry—and no one has a better inside track on that information than the members of Forbes Technology Council.
—
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Pittsburgh, Nebraska, Penn State and Louisville earned top regional seeds Sunday in the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament and an inside track to the national semifinals.
—
Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
Who even at this point has the person with inside track on the jury?
—
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 28 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inside track ![](/dist-cross-dungarees/2025-02-13--18-07-00-xk8pp/images/svg/redesign/arrow-right-exemplar.svg)
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Word History
First Known Use
1857, in the meaning defined above
Articles Related to inside track
Dictionary Entries Near inside track
Cite this Entry
“Inside track.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inside%20track. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share