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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Georg Tschurtschenthaler, chief creative officer at German’s Beetz Brothers — which is co-producing the doc with Austria’s Markand Media — tells Variety the doc will show the inside story of this failed terrorist attack from several points of view. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026 Large sliding glass doors seamlessly connect the inside and out. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026 Beads look like the inside of a computer or maybe drops of rain? — Irene Kim, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026 The instep cutaway design left the inside of Nash-Betts’ feet and her arch completely exposed, delivering a flirtier vibe than a traditional pump. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 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 7 Nov. 2026.

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