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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The glass exterior walls were intended to eliminate visual barriers between the inside and outside — intentional, especially for a company whose business was time.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
That shift ended with Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke clanking a shot off the inside of the post and past Gustavsson for a 1-0 lead just 61 seconds into the game.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Each episode follows Patouille, a small creature who can shrink and explore the inside of plants, and Momo, her companion, who has the ability to accelerate time.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
While the inside of the theater is a glamorous, bespoke representation of Hollywood in all its glory, the theater sits inside a shopping complex that includes retails stores like Sephora and Lids, a jarring contrast from the black tie-ness of the Oscars.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
That shift ended with Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke clanking a shot off the inside of the post and past Gustavsson for a 1-0 lead just 61 seconds into the game.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Each episode follows Patouille, a small creature who can shrink and explore the inside of plants, and Momo, her companion, who has the ability to accelerate time.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
While the inside of the theater is a glamorous, bespoke representation of Hollywood in all its glory, the theater sits inside a shopping complex that includes retails stores like Sephora and Lids, a jarring contrast from the black tie-ness of the Oscars.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
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“The inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inside. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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