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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Here are some additional tips to stay cool when the weather's hot:
Stay cool from the inside out and drink plenty of fluids, including electrolyte-rich beverages.
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Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 20 June 2025
And those who know how to restructure from the inside out are already sharpening their knives.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Battle has the inside position to remain on the roster into the season, but none of them hold significant value that will make or break a trade.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The van also had an external lock system that could not be accessed from the inside.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
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Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 20 June 2025
And those who know how to restructure from the inside out are already sharpening their knives.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Battle has the inside position to remain on the roster into the season, but none of them hold significant value that will make or break a trade.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The van also had an external lock system that could not be accessed from the inside.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
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“The inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inside. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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