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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
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
There are 31 warm white LEDs inside, emitting up to 360 lumens.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 26 June 2025
Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2025
Her body was inside the Return to Nature building for four years until the discovery, which Sperry said pushed him into depression.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
Cousins, 36, gives viewers an inside look at his transition to Atlanta with his family.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 23 June 2025
Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In any other vehicle, the car's inside would be too hot for the kitten to survive, Whitney Malin, who helped rescue Beemer from the car, tells PEOPLE.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Adjective
The employee did not knock, announce herself, or get permission from the guests before letting the man inside in the middle of the night, the women’s attorney said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
There are 31 warm white LEDs inside, emitting up to 360 lumens.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 26 June 2025
Noun
Captain Reece James opened the scoring in the 64th minute with a brilliant free kick from the left wing — a low, curling strike that slipped inside the near post past Trubin, who left just enough of a window exposed.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2025
Her body was inside the Return to Nature building for four years until the discovery, which Sperry said pushed him into depression.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
Adverb
Look behind chimneys, behind gable vents, and inside roof vents which may have lost their protective screening, says Mengak.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
Cousins, 36, gives viewers an inside look at his transition to Atlanta with his family.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 23 June 2025
Preposition
Dancing With the Stars pro Val Chmerkovskiy just gave an inside look at — his insides.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In any other vehicle, the car's inside would be too hot for the kitten to survive, Whitney Malin, who helped rescue Beemer from the car, tells PEOPLE.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside
Adjective
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The city argued the policy was confidential, and would interfere with the department’s ability to fight crime.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2025
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Her usual duties included accessing confidential deputy records and internal affairs investigations.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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To be self-reliant is to choose the inner vision over outer noise.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Although it's not specifically built to focus on the inner solar system, its special twilight observing campaigns might be able to catch some of these hidden asteroids.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The shed comes in a neutral brown or black, and the interior can be outfitted with storage racks for hanging and organizing various tools and supplies.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2025
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The sumptuous interiors reflect Biden’s signature maximalist style.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Actress Alison Sweeney cheekily poses with a newspaper article about her effort to raise awareness about gut health with Align Probiotic in New York on June 25.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Kefir water is known to help decrease inflammation and maintain a balanced gut microbiome to absorb nutrients and aid digestion.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Roth went right for Rubin’s heart, invoking the Paul Skenes Topps MLB Debut Patch autographed one-of-one card that famously sold for $1.11 million to Dick’s Sporting Goods in March.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Rather than solely leaning on designing for moneyed families and those with means to drop thousands on new pieces each season, the designer opts to create from his heart.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
22 June 2025
Noun
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His ground ball went right to second baseman Tommy Edman, who initiated a game-ending double play that required Freddie Freeman to make a sprawling scoop at first base.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Front aero dive planes and underbody strakes keep this ‘Vette feeling stable at speeds over 200 mph, and new rear brake scoops help chill massive carbon-ceramic brakes that held up during all-day lapping at COTA, despite sizzling ambient temperatures.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
Adverb
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Optional straight blades suitable for overgrown grass over 6in after long vacations.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Silva, who reportedly then walked out of Walmart over to the car the children were in, was immediately arrested by police.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
Preposition
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The unexpected move, initiated by Rep. Al Green of Texas, a Democrat, sparked minimal debate but revealed divisions within his party.—
Gabe Whisnant
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Dozens of locations, especially in the Northeast, will be within striking distance of daily record highs, especially through June 24, said Weather.com meteorologist Jonathan Erdman.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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