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 Revolution Cooking smart toaster sears bagels, bread, waffles and more from edge to edge without drying them out -- crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026 The zippered handwarmer pockets on the exterior of the jacket are huge, while the inside mesh pockets are large enough to pack snacks, extra gloves, or whatever your adventure needs. Outside, 28 Feb. 2026 Colorado killed two of the three penalties but was not yet back to full strength when Eriksson Ek banked the puck off the inside of Blackwood’s leg for a 2-1 lead heading into the second break. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026 Super Men, the inside story of the 2015 Carolina Panthers, earned national recognition in the projects category and was commended for excellence in video. Charlotte Observer Staff Report, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 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 5 Mar. 2026.

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