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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
Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 May 2026
The dividing line inside today’s GOP is no longer simply ideological.
—Averi Harper, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Jon Haworth, ABC News, 19 May 2026
His cellphone was also found inside.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Pj Green
may 23, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
The experience gave me an inside look at what was important for the success of students.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Miriam’s bliss bubbled up, feathering her insides, shimmering around her baby, erupting from her throat in a giggle—a curious misplaced sound in that car.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
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Preposition
The three-part docuseries, directed by Nick Green and told by key players inside the courtroom, dissects the trial of Michael Jackson and his complex legacy.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 May 2026
The dividing line inside today’s GOP is no longer simply ideological.
—Averi Harper, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Adverb
Sam Hamideh, whose son attends the school next to the Islamic Center, told ABC News' San Diego affiliate KGTV that Abdullah would have done anything to help the people inside.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 19 May 2026
His cellphone was also found inside.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Adjective
Simmons uses his inside right hand to punch, aiming for the V of the defender’s neck while keeping his outside left hand firm to gauge where the rusher is looking to go.
—Pj Green
may 23, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
The experience gave me an inside look at what was important for the success of students.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Noun
The Rays tacked on an insurance run in the eighth on an RBI triple by Simpson, arguably the fastest player in MLB who would have had an inside the park home run had Wilyer Abreu not ranged over to cut off his liner down the right-field line.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Miriam’s bliss bubbled up, feathering her insides, shimmering around her baby, erupting from her throat in a giggle—a curious misplaced sound in that car.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
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Preposition
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But for all their differences, these presidents appeared to operate within a common political framework — one grounded in accountability to facts, responsibility for outcomes and acceptance of democratic processes.—
William Muck,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Her parents ended up divorcing within a year of the diagnosis, and, eventually, the situation at home became too difficult for Price.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
Adverb
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But one way to evaluate its history and its resonance, in any case, is to focus on an element that is common to and characteristic of both terrorism and millenarianism, namely a hyperconscious concern with being in and acting on time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Aniston gave the classic style a relaxed update while appearing in an Instagram clip with Courteney Cox, opting for loose cut-off jean shorts with subtle distressing that felt casual and easy to move around in.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Among other things, the former prince appeared to send the financier emails about his official trips to Singapore, Vietnam, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, along with a confidential briefing about investment in reconstruction in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province in 2010.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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All calls will be kept confidential.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Ephemera is so often illustrative of the inner life of a character, a direct, beating correlative of the contents of their hearts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Through her song, her voice awakens and becomes a vehicle for expressing her desires out loud, allowing her inner needs to emerge fully into the outside world.—
JD Linville,
Variety,
19 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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Yogurt is one of the most accessible sources of probiotics, the live microorganisms that support gut health.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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For Albom, seeing his old professor on screen was a punch to the gut.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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My heart breaks for the families of these young people.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Cranberries are known to fight bacteria and protect against urinary tract infections (UTIs), while blueberries are rich in antioxidants and support overall brain and heart health.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
25 May 2026
Noun
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No matter the fruit, be sure to add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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The unfussy style features a sleek silhouette, complete with a scoop neckline and a moderate-coverage bottom.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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