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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
Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The dark matter By looking at how the emission lines in the spectrum were broadened by the Doppler effect, Nakajima and his colleagues measured that the gas is swirling around inside the galaxy at roughly 58 kilometers per second, a rather typical value for dwarf galaxies.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Add a small bit of warm water, and use a nylon brush or sponge to clean the pan, inside and out.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 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
The unique course has four holes inside the oval of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The dark matter By looking at how the emission lines in the spectrum were broadened by the Doppler effect, Nakajima and his colleagues measured that the gas is swirling around inside the galaxy at roughly 58 kilometers per second, a rather typical value for dwarf galaxies.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Adverb
Everyone inside made it out safely, officials said, but two cats and a dog died in the fire.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Add a small bit of warm water, and use a nylon brush or sponge to clean the pan, inside and out.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 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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The first dream had vanished within two weeks of his arrival.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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There was a seven-way tie for the lead with an hour to go in the third round, and players with highest pedigree all within range.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 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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Painter said this is exactly the kind of trading a president shouldn’t do, because the president has both confidential information about overseas developments and the power to move commodities markets through his own decisions.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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By evening, the Aries Moon stirs private ambition and a stronger inner conviction about what comes next.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Usually shy, the architecture major now channeled her inner Lesley Stahl.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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With a nod to its namesake, French printer Firmin Didot, the interiors are immaculate with contemporary wooden-block four-posters and a secret bookcase bathroom door in one room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Parallel Tales has Farhadi’s characteristic polish and DP Guillaume Deffontaines, who has worked frequently with Bruno Dumont, lights the interiors beautifully, lending subtle golden tones to the fiction scenes.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Losing Fried would be a gut punch for most organizations, but with Schlittler continuing his ascension into stardom, the Yankees might be able to continue performing as one of the league’s best clubs without much of a blip.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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And, in the aftermath of a stomach-churning stick-up that twisted my guts with the queasy horror of a repressed memory, Gary is given a week to make the problem go away.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 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 18 May. 2026.
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