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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Scrub the inside of the toilet bowl with a toilet brush, focusing on mineral deposits and the area under the rim.
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Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Once the lemon water has warmed, allow the mug to stand in the microwave for a few more minutes while the inside walls collect steam.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
In the inside left-turn lane was Amarlis Avila driving a 2012 Toyota 4Runner with passenger Lilian Enriques.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
There’s a piano painted pink and green — actually, most of the inside of the house matches the colors of the outside.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Once the lemon water has warmed, allow the mug to stand in the microwave for a few more minutes while the inside walls collect steam.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
In the inside left-turn lane was Amarlis Avila driving a 2012 Toyota 4Runner with passenger Lilian Enriques.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
There’s a piano painted pink and green — actually, most of the inside of the house matches the colors of the outside.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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“The inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inside. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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