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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The company also claims the fuel produces cleaner combustion with lower soot formation inside engines.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Media members and a few influencers were ushered inside, taking a seat at a table right inside the door to await further instructions.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday.
—Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
No detailed courtship, no inside scoop on Taylor Swift as bridesmaid, no ups or downs or inside-outs of their love story.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
In Paro, Tiger's Nest (the country's signature hike) is a quick drive away, as is the National Museum of Bhutan, housed inside a 17th-century watchtower.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The company also claims the fuel produces cleaner combustion with lower soot formation inside engines.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
Adverb
To protect the crew inside, the capsule was equipped with this heat shield, which thankfully did its job.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Media members and a few influencers were ushered inside, taking a seat at a table right inside the door to await further instructions.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
York walked in as a three-star recruit at Texas A&M in 2023, seized a starting job as a true freshman in fall camp, started 39 straight games at inside linebacker over three seasons, and waited with family April 26 to hear his name called on Day 3 of the NFL Draft.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday.
—Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Noun
Lemon, at 5-foot-11, 195 pounds, offers the Eagles an inside-outside option who led the FBS in first-down receptions in 2025 (50) and was the only Big Ten player with 500-plus yards after the catch.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
No detailed courtship, no inside scoop on Taylor Swift as bridesmaid, no ups or downs or inside-outs of their love story.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside
Preposition
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German troops entered Vienna on March 12, 1938, five months after Heidi was born; within a day, the city had been draped in swastikas.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Mira Costa led 8-4 in the third set when Choi scored on a kill, served an ace and then got another kill to get the Oilers within a point.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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Time, energy, and attention all factor in.—
byDoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
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Before Darcy could reply, Philip opened the door and walked in with his guide dog, Russ.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential negotiations.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Surrogacy cases are confidential under Florida law.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Then, as an adult, Bruce started reading books on somatic therapy and the inner child.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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For as much as her life has changed in the past year, her inner-circle has remained the same, for the most part.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Designer Patrick Mele handled the interiors, which lean moodier and more layered, with darker paint colors, wallpaper, brass accents, and a mix of old and new finishes.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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An innovative project in Sardinia’s interior—Energy Dome’s grid-scale carbon dioxide battery—seems to be avoiding protest as well.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
Noun
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When a push comes to shove … trust your gut.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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In this sense, the burger music insult springs from a gut sense that the artist’s success depends on listeners who’d scoff at the more experimental musicians who paved the way and haven’t spent time or effort learning about the scene’s origins.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Eating snacks rich in magnesium, potassium, calcium, and fiber can help lower blood pressure and support heart health.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 May 2026
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Small habits and lifestyle changes can also benefit your blood pressure and overall heart health.—
Jennifer Berger,
Verywell Health,
11 May 2026
Noun
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In goes a scoop of lard, then eight corn tortillas, fanned out and briskly dressed with onions, salsas rojo and verde, and ragged strips of beef.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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This top has a similar scoop neckline and is made from a cotton blend for a breathable and comfortable fit in warmer temperatures.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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