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 plural
the insides of a computer

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Here, The Athletic has the inside story of arguably Parkinson’s finest hour through the lens of the footballer at the heart of his game plan. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026 The specks of warmth salvaged from the inside of the patrol car, which had clung to his skin under his gray sweatpants and hooded striped sweatshirt, soon fell away. USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026 Isiah Kiner-Falefa appears to have the inside track for the primarily utility job. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026 These membranes contain microscopic pores designed to block liquid water from entering from the outside of the boot while allowing water vapor to escape from the inside. Alisha McDarris, Outside, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the inside

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“The inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inside. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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