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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Austin Wells then walked on full-count changeup but an ABS challenge by Rays catcher Liam Hicks ruled the pitch caught the inside corner for a strikeout, bringing up Volpe. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Austin Wells then walked on a full-count changeup, but an ABS challenge by Rays catcher Liam Hicks ruled the pitch caught the inside corner for a strikeout, bringing up Volpe. — Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Its amino-acid complex helps smooth and strengthen strands from the inside out, while amaranth extract reinforces fragile hair and baobab extract helps improve elasticity and bounce. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026 Turn the brush vertically for the inside of the front teeth and use gentle up-and-down passes. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 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 10 Oct. 2026.

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