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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
Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Keystone Grill, with its 1950s-style retro décor, offers a unique setting inside a museum.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Richard Ramos, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
While the suspect was being transported, police began investigating the home and found a dead person inside.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Guests on board can find inside rooms, ocean-view rooms with portholes, rooms with a Verandah, amenity-heavy Concierge suites, and several extraordinary Royal Suites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2026
In addition to the original glass version, which will still be available, designer Sabine Marcelis has created a smart version of the lamp with a matte exterior and an inside that can be programmed with different colors.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
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Preposition
So many of us have been raised to believe that emotions, especially intense ones like grief, should be kept in check inside the house.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Keystone Grill, with its 1950s-style retro décor, offers a unique setting inside a museum.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
The impact caused the pickup truck, which had two people inside, to catch fire.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
While the suspect was being transported, police began investigating the home and found a dead person inside.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Yes, the show, headlined by rapper/musician Bad Bunny, was filled with sly jokes and inside references.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Guests on board can find inside rooms, ocean-view rooms with portholes, rooms with a Verandah, amenity-heavy Concierge suites, and several extraordinary Royal Suites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
So we were taught not to show your true emotions but always keep it [inside] to create harmony.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2026
In addition to the original glass version, which will still be available, designer Sabine Marcelis has created a smart version of the lamp with a matte exterior and an inside that can be programmed with different colors.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
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Preposition
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According to the agriculture department, testing has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds, as well as within backyard flocks and commercial flocks statewide.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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While the property isn’t within walking distance of most historical sites, guests can rent bikes from local vendors (like Bike Nevis) or hire a taxi to get around.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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This fresh and flavorful bolognese sauce comes together in under an hour and is homemade perfection.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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His son, Abdullah, a doctor from Mazra’a in the western Galilee, was treating a mother and her two children at a clinic last February when a masked gunman walked in and fatally shot him at close range.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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During the sentencing hearing that began last week, prosecutors revealed the previously confidential contents of a handwritten note with Thompson's name and the shooting date found at his family's house in the Hedingham subdivision.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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All calls will be kept confidential.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Fire Horse Year is a moment of inner affirmation, a psychological reset that allows people to gather momentum for what comes next.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Channel your inner punk princess with fishnets, military boots, and lots of leather.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Comfortable ride quality, engaging acceleration, and a simple, practical interior are complemented by excellent visibility, making the Leaf an exceptional journeyman’s EV.—
Cyril Soliman,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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The interiors of the rooms are by Paulina Morán and warm stone in a creamy off-white is paired with dark tropical hardwoods.—
John Newton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Much of the research on its biological underpinnings has focused on the gut microbiome, the dense microbial ecosystem in the digestive tract.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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The clinic has developed a proprietary algorithm, the Tulah Life Index, which aggregates metrics ranging from gut health to muscle mass into a single score out of 100.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From the outside, the structure, which stands next to a large mirror, resembles a human heart.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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At its heart is a walkable downtown anchored by Falls Park on the Reedy, where waterfalls, lush landscaping, and the Liberty Bridge create a postcard-worthy setting just steps from Main Street’s shops, restaurants, and galleries.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Perfect for pairing with a trip through their enormous salad bar and a scoop of mashed potatoes and creamed spinach (and timberline chili and mac and cheese), and one of their famous yeasty dinner rolls slathered with honey butter.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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The starter box includes the first two weeks of food, custom instructions for you and your pup to help make the transition smooth, a handy scoop and puptainer to serve and hold your Ollie dog food.—
Trisha Easto,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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