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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Although housed in a big gray building, the inside proves much more bright and charming with art adorning the walls.
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Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 6 Dec. 2025
After a few minutes, open the door and wipe the inside tops, bottom, and sides down with a clean cloth.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
As the inside of the egg freezes and expands, the eggshell can crack and ultimately, make a mess once the eggs thaw.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
Bari Weiss, who was installed by CBS parent Paramount’s new CEO David Ellison in October as editor in chief of the news division, has been recruiting anchor talent in recent weeks, seemingly trying to poach from the outside rather than promoting from the inside.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
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Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 6 Dec. 2025
After a few minutes, open the door and wipe the inside tops, bottom, and sides down with a clean cloth.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
As the inside of the egg freezes and expands, the eggshell can crack and ultimately, make a mess once the eggs thaw.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
Bari Weiss, who was installed by CBS parent Paramount’s new CEO David Ellison in October as editor in chief of the news division, has been recruiting anchor talent in recent weeks, seemingly trying to poach from the outside rather than promoting from the inside.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
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“The inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inside. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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