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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This is Bon Appétit brought to life—and your chance to experience it from the inside. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026 Recent photos of the inside appear to show puddles and stains from water damage and char marks from fire. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Herbst appeared to go full speed into the inside barrier beyond the apron. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Verstappen has struggled with his starts several times this season, and Antonelli’s blast into the first corner never gave him a chance to win the inside line. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2026.

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