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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Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Both Taylors know this life from the inside.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Just last week, one of the bathrooms locked itself from the inside for hours.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Afterwards, a squaring solution—a powdery mixture of water and a gel-like batter used in the decorative cake business—is applied to the inside of the hat’s crown to act as a stiffening agent.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
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Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Both Taylors know this life from the inside.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Just last week, one of the bathrooms locked itself from the inside for hours.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Afterwards, a squaring solution—a powdery mixture of water and a gel-like batter used in the decorative cake business—is applied to the inside of the hat’s crown to act as a stiffening agent.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
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“The inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inside. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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