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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
made a stock trade based on inside information
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as in interior
an interior or internal part
the inside of the clock features an amazingly complex mechanism
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as in gut
usually insides plural
the internal organs of the body
medical students eager to see what people's insides look like
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as in heart
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
not one to share her fears and worries, she keeps it all on the inside
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as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
a person with the inside on what really happened at the board meeting
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Recent Examples of inside
Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 June 2025
Walker’s belongings now reside inside the locker adjacent to his original one.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 May 2025
Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
The interior is filled with natural light, thanks to the floor-to-ceiling glass windows at one end of this rentable tiny house, which can be opened to welcome nature inside.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
Sidekick for Zendesk and Salesforce — Brings all of the above together to extend Customer AI to SMS, chat, and voice—even inside legacy systems—and to deliver fast, on-brand support across every touchpoint.
—Joseph Ansanelli, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Winter is time for something heavier and more alcoholic to warm your insides, while summer heat demands something light and refreshing to quench your thirst and replenish fluids lost from the hot sun.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
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Preposition
Last month, Joel announced the cancellation of his forthcoming performances due to his recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus – a condition that occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull, pressing on the brain.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 June 2025
Walker’s belongings now reside inside the locker adjacent to his original one.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 May 2025
Adverb
Gonzalez said that as food became scarce and the days dragged on, those inside began to feel the psychological effects of living under siege.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
The interior is filled with natural light, thanks to the floor-to-ceiling glass windows at one end of this rentable tiny house, which can be opened to welcome nature inside.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Adjective
The Dolphins are lucky to have their collection of inside linebackers — Jordyn Brooks, Tyrel Dodson, Willie Gay Jr. and K.J. Britt.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
Sidekick for Zendesk and Salesforce — Brings all of the above together to extend Customer AI to SMS, chat, and voice—even inside legacy systems—and to deliver fast, on-brand support across every touchpoint.
—Joseph Ansanelli, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Noun
Keep your eyes on The Athletic for the definitive inside read on a year of exhaustive negotiations.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Winter is time for something heavier and more alcoholic to warm your insides, while summer heat demands something light and refreshing to quench your thirst and replenish fluids lost from the hot sun.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside
Preposition
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Fire crews are making progress and continuing to build containment lines and extinguish hotspots within the fire perimeter.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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However, some data suggests magnesium influences several pathways in your body that are responsible for lowering circulating volume (the total amount of blood within the circulatory system).—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 June 2025
Adverb
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De Jong dug his heels in and refused to leave or give up the money he was owed.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Shrewdly, once the exuberance ends, Flanagan lets the blahs back in.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Saturday.—
Stephanie Liechtenstein,
Christian Science Monitor,
31 May 2025
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However, the university, according to the lawsuit, stated in its response that many additional records had been withheld due to their relation to legal actions, confidential information or privileged communications with lawyers.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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This included touching her breast and inner thigh on four occasions despite being told to stop by the victim, according to a copy of the complaint filed in the Northern District of Texas and obtained by PEOPLE.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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Studies suggest that infections or health conditions cause inflammation in the inner layer of the colon.—
Janelle McSwiggin,
Health,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The clock is packaged in a bespoke tan leather trunk, similar Bugatti’s luxury interiors.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Another appeared to use a makeshift flamethrower to set the interior of a car ablaze.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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That said, extra points for having the guts to show a Chestburster gruesomely pop out of a young boy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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However, the guts of the report indicate that fissures may be spreading, some economists warn.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The festival’s heart lies in the Cour d’honneur of the Palais des Papes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its original stage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Potential symptoms include insomnia, muscle cramps, constipation, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, weakness, numbness, tingling, personality changes and heart arrhythmias, experts say.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Another way to get the inside scoop on availability is with the Nintendo Today!—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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Oh, and the answer is yes — you’re allowed to have more than one scoop of ice cream.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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