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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The overall depth has improved with what should be two solid swing-tackle options and experience on the inside, starting with Bass. Jon MacHota, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 Renegade opened Saturday as the morning line favorite for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, looking to overcome the inside rail post position that has not produced a winner in four decades. ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026 Lastly, don't forget to take out the turntable from the inside to clean this area also. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 Dehydration can make fine lines look deeper and skin appear more creased, so starting your day hydrated helps improve overall skin appearance from the inside out. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 2026.

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