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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
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
There are 31 warm white LEDs inside, emitting up to 360 lumens.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 26 June 2025
Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2025
Her body was inside the Return to Nature building for four years until the discovery, which Sperry said pushed him into depression.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
Cousins, 36, gives viewers an inside look at his transition to Atlanta with his family.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 23 June 2025
Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In any other vehicle, the car's inside would be too hot for the kitten to survive, Whitney Malin, who helped rescue Beemer from the car, tells PEOPLE.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Adjective
The employee did not knock, announce herself, or get permission from the guests before letting the man inside in the middle of the night, the women’s attorney said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
There are 31 warm white LEDs inside, emitting up to 360 lumens.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 26 June 2025
Noun
Captain Reece James opened the scoring in the 64th minute with a brilliant free kick from the left wing — a low, curling strike that slipped inside the near post past Trubin, who left just enough of a window exposed.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2025
Her body was inside the Return to Nature building for four years until the discovery, which Sperry said pushed him into depression.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
Adverb
Look behind chimneys, behind gable vents, and inside roof vents which may have lost their protective screening, says Mengak.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
Cousins, 36, gives viewers an inside look at his transition to Atlanta with his family.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 23 June 2025
Preposition
Dancing With the Stars pro Val Chmerkovskiy just gave an inside look at — his insides.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In any other vehicle, the car's inside would be too hot for the kitten to survive, Whitney Malin, who helped rescue Beemer from the car, tells PEOPLE.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside
Adjective
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Her usual duties included accessing confidential deputy records and internal affairs investigations.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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The city argued the policy was confidential, and would interfere with the department’s ability to fight crime.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Although it's not specifically built to focus on the inner solar system, its special twilight observing campaigns might be able to catch some of these hidden asteroids.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 June 2025
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To be self-reliant is to choose the inner vision over outer noise.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Prioritize child and pet safety: Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2025
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The sumptuous interiors reflect Biden’s signature maximalist style.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
22 June 2025
Noun
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And his gut tells him that the best ideas are often the least adorned.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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Your Blood Sugar Improves Dietary fiber slows down digestion and promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in your gut.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Roth went right for Rubin’s heart, invoking the Paul Skenes Topps MLB Debut Patch autographed one-of-one card that famously sold for $1.11 million to Dick’s Sporting Goods in March.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Rather than solely leaning on designing for moneyed families and those with means to drop thousands on new pieces each season, the designer opts to create from his heart.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
22 June 2025
Noun
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His ground ball went right to second baseman Tommy Edman, who initiated a game-ending double play that required Freddie Freeman to make a sprawling scoop at first base.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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In matcha beverages, extra scoops will match size pricing; for instance, an additional scoop in a grande matcha latte will charge up to the price of a venti.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
Adverb
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Optional straight blades suitable for overgrown grass over 6in after long vacations.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Emotions running high as screaming crowds press in, cell phone cameras in hand.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Preposition
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Under the law, the military use must end within 60 days unless Congress declares war or grants an extension.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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They are ordered most likely to least likely based on their proximity to the center of the auroral oval and how much of each state is within or near the view line.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
24 June 2025
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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