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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Neighbors look forward to welcoming new families Russell Roberts stopped by the units toward the end of the ribbon cutting event to check out the inside. Julianna Mejia july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 If smells or flavors linger, fill the inside with warm water and leave it for an hour before washing again with a cleaning solution. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026 Still, when imaging scans show an aorta is getting wider, patients are cautioned to limit any tension — like lifting weights — that could undermine the integrity of these important blood vessel walls that shred from the inside out. Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026 Apply ant control and set traps around the foundation of your home to create a barrier that blocks from the inside and out. The Spruce, 15 July 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 17 Jul. 2026.

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