inside of

preposition

: inside

Examples of inside of in a Sentence

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The trio will be bunched together inside of a circle measuring only about 2½ degrees in diameter. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026 All the more reason to try locating that Great Pumpkin-worthy patch inside of ourselves this year. — Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026 Researchers have also found ceramics objects at the site, including infant remains inside of a ceramic vessel and a variety of obsidian objects. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Oct. 2026 There is an accumulation of black growth on the lid and metal chute inside of ice machine. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inside of

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inside of was in 1836

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“Inside of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inside%20of. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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