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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On the water, the 55-year-old mother seems to come alive, her adventurous spirit radiating outward, lighting her from the inside out. Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026 Rebuilding wood from the inside out The researchers started with balsa wood, not for its strength, but for its internal architecture. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026 Because of doctor-patient confidentiality, execs like Duncan are free to talk openly about corporate secrets, and JoAnne, who drives a BMW and enrolls her weird son Orson (Everett Blunck) into a private feeder school for Stanford, benefits from the inside information. Scott Tobias, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2026 This smart toaster is designed to evenly toast bagels, bread, waffles and more from edge to edge, delivering a crisp exterior while keeping the inside soft. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 11 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2026.

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