the inside
noun
: an inner part of something (such as a building or machine)
The inside of the church is quite beautiful.
I've never seen the inside of a computer before.
—often pluralthe insides of a computer
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As for the inside, it’s lined with a cotton blend so items like sunglasses or compacts won’t get scratched on a rough surface.
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Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
An 18-year-old man from Bartow was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer on I-4 at mile marker 66 in the inside lane, FHP said.
—Elainie Colton, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Once the days get warmer, even the most scrubbing- and mopping-averse get the itch to wash the windows, polish the floors or make the inside air smell as fresh as the blooms outside.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
The Taurus moon supports Jupiter today, reinforcing your worth from the inside out.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
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Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
An 18-year-old man from Bartow was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer on I-4 at mile marker 66 in the inside lane, FHP said.
—Elainie Colton, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Once the days get warmer, even the most scrubbing- and mopping-averse get the itch to wash the windows, polish the floors or make the inside air smell as fresh as the blooms outside.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
The Taurus moon supports Jupiter today, reinforcing your worth from the inside out.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
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“The inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inside. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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