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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Pips-in rubber, or inverted rubber, is smooth on the outer surface, and the pips instead touch the inside of the foam. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Strengthening the surrounding muscle and addressing the inflammation in the area should help stabilize and take pressure off the inside of his elbow. Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Grapeseed oil deeply hydrates hair by penetrating all layers of the hair shaft, leaving it moisturized from the inside out. Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026 Take a look at the ideas that inspired the game and some of the inside jokes that were snuck in. Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Aug. 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 14 Aug. 2026.

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