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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
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 June 2026
As the Spurs lead shrunk, the roar of the crowd inside MSG raged.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Reg Chapman, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The lady inside was not very happy since the window was for her home office and she was seated at her desk when that Callaway went soaring through her window at Mach 5.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 5 June 2026
And while Johnson could certainly have an inside role in the aforementioned packages, his value could more so be seen on the second-and-long situations or key downs.
—Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
On Tuesday, China’s Unitree Robotics unveiled a nearly 9-foot-tall humanoid robot with a cockpit capable of carrying a human inside — a real-world nod to the mecha machines that many sci-fi fans have long dreamed of, or feared.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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Preposition
There were reportedly 101 other celebs inside MSG during game 4.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 June 2026
As the Spurs lead shrunk, the roar of the crowd inside MSG raged.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Adverb
The apartment building was evacuated while the suspect remained barricaded inside.
—Reg Chapman, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The lady inside was not very happy since the window was for her home office and she was seated at her desk when that Callaway went soaring through her window at Mach 5.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Adjective
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, 5 June 2026
And while Johnson could certainly have an inside role in the aforementioned packages, his value could more so be seen on the second-and-long situations or key downs.
—Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Noun
Serving for the title at 5-4 in the second, Sinner closed it out at love, winning the match on an inside-out forehand winner before embracing Ruud at net.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
On Tuesday, China’s Unitree Robotics unveiled a nearly 9-foot-tall humanoid robot with a cockpit capable of carrying a human inside — a real-world nod to the mecha machines that many sci-fi fans have long dreamed of, or feared.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside
Preposition
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The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits all aircraft operations, including drone flights, within a 3-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around certain stadiums hosting World Cup matches.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The state in recent months has begun nudging the river district and the eight groundwater districts within the basin to begin taking more concrete steps to slow the depletion.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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Notably, progressive Katie Porter and moderate San José Mayor Matt Mahan stuck in until the bitter end.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The elevator door opened, and Andrew Tate walked in.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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All calls are kept confidential.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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His argument, published in Nature earlier this year, is that AI systems should not be designed to sound sentient, suffer, or appear to have inner lives, because people are highly likely to project consciousness onto them.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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While this can also be deeply romantic and poetic, themes surrounding your home, family, friendships and inner world take precedence.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Minimalism and luxury, the design draws inspiration from Japanese and Scandinavian interiors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Its anti-theft features include locking zippers that deter thieves, cut-resistant straps, and an interior that’s built with RFID protection.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Noun
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In my opinion, this takes a lot of guts and should not only be admired, but celebrated.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Ozempic contains semaglutide, which mimics GLP-1, a gut hormone that — per Harvard Health — slows digestion, signals fullness and helps regulate blood sugar.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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In the end, McGinniss’s new team breaks his heart, as all your rooting interests in sports eventually will.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Your generous heart brightens others, yet quiet courage today keeps your creative fire protected while old feelings move through safely.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The newsroom is soldiering on, landing scoops, asking questions, doing the work.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Shields says a scoop of baking soda can work wonders to neutralize odors if needed.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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