inside of

preposition

: inside

Examples of inside of in a Sentence

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The space agency's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe, or IMAP, is expected to continue its mission for two years, using scientific instruments to chart the boundaries of the heliosphere and what's going on inside of it. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026 After canvassing the area, officers found an 18-year-old victim inside of the apartment building shot multiple times to the body. Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026 Each heart has a little black outline of a heart inside of it, creating cute sketched vibes. Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026 Writing a novel sometimes feels like being inside of a snow globe. Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 2026.

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