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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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In a lighthearted twist, the camera picked up on Atlas the dog sleeping soundly inside.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Chandler Rome, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
The 43-year-old said she was rushed to the hospital and underwent emergency surgery due to a hematoma, a closed wound where blood collects inside the body, near the incision from her breast reconstruction.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The Carolina Panthers have added some experience to their inside linebacker room ahead of the NFL preseason.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2025
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
Remarkably, her insides are a mineralised time capsule: muscles, sinews, tendons, and even guts all preserved in unimaginable detail.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Once inside, the AirTag becomes invisible and unnoticeable to the child wearing the shoes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In a lighthearted twist, the camera picked up on Atlas the dog sleeping soundly inside.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
No one inside the Houston Astros clubhouse had more meticulous knowledge of Friday’s opponent than Urías, the 31-year-old middle infielder acquired 16 days ago from the Baltimore Orioles.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
The 43-year-old said she was rushed to the hospital and underwent emergency surgery due to a hematoma, a closed wound where blood collects inside the body, near the incision from her breast reconstruction.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Adverb
One of the simplest forms of mindfulness is to access your inside lane, using your breath as a focal point.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The Carolina Panthers have added some experience to their inside linebacker room ahead of the NFL preseason.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2025
Preposition
With one out and nobody on base, Padres starter Randy Vásquez threw an inside, knee-high heater for ball one, brushing Ohtani back off the plate.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
Remarkably, her insides are a mineralised time capsule: muscles, sinews, tendons, and even guts all preserved in unimaginable detail.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside
Adjective
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Never enter sensitive, confidential or proprietary company information into public AI tools like ChatGPT.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has been building a secret stock position with special confidential treatment for two quarters in a row.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Amid the chaos, Tyler kills fellow inmate Marilyn Thornhill aka Laurel Gates (Christina Ricci) for unlocking his inner hyde in Season 1 and landing him in the asylum.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
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The asteroid is a rare example of an A-type asteroid, which are typically found in the inner asteroid belt and have a reddish spectrum with a strong chemical fingerprint of the mineral olivine.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With a spacious interior and pockets for every need, this timeless design can work for any occasion.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mint Chip Energizer: An afternoon pick-me-up, gut support, light meal replacement, mental clarity with calm energy.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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It’s thought that certain emulsifiers may harm beneficial gut bacteria, potentially undoing the benefits of oats and causing bloating and digestive discomfort.8 However, further research is needed to understand the long-term impacts of different emulsifiers on the human gut.9 3.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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According to the grandmother, who described herself as a single mom raising two sons alone, the accident marked the second time that her grandson has been hospitalized in less than a month — adding that her heart is breaking because of the pain the boy has endured.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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There are people who have really their heart in the right place.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This one has a slim fit and a scoop neck that can be tucked into wide-leg jeans or palazzo pants for an effortlessly stylish vibe.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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What reviewers say: This bodysuit has the perfect neckline—a mix between square and scoop that is super feminine and pretty.—
Dory Zayas,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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When the pair got within shouting distance of the American press corps, a bit of harsh reality crept in.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, the horror movie was primarily shot in and around Atlanta Production for the film happened at a local elementary school and in different neighborhoods, and at gas stations As the story of Weapons unfolds, the town and neighborhood start feeling like an important character.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hoosiers who get their plate approved will receive it in the mail within approximately 30 days of their request, according to the BMV.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
9 Aug. 2025
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Chandler has succeeded in that and is the very rare instance of a Canadian filmmaker making three films within three years.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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