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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Filled with your choice of meat or tofu, radish, cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, and jalapeno, the sandwiches are served on French bread that’s chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
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Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
After German terrorists — led by the nefarious Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) — take control of the building where Holly's company's Christmas party is being held, McClane must work to take down the bad guys from the inside in order to save his family.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
The Orion spacecraft, while roomier than its Apollo ancestors, is roughly the size of a campervan on the inside.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
Once the inside of the glass is duly coated with crème de violette, invert entirely to discard excess.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
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Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
After German terrorists — led by the nefarious Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) — take control of the building where Holly's company's Christmas party is being held, McClane must work to take down the bad guys from the inside in order to save his family.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
The Orion spacecraft, while roomier than its Apollo ancestors, is roughly the size of a campervan on the inside.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
Once the inside of the glass is duly coated with crème de violette, invert entirely to discard excess.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
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“The inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inside. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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