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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
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Foad adds that the idea of eliminating toxins comes from sweat washing away trace amounts of heavy metals from the skin, rather than flushing toxins from inside the body.
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Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Baby turtles are wild animals, not pets, so do not attempt to take them inside.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Germany has recently launched a multimillion-dollar fusion research hub, which will explore the extreme states of matter that exist deep inside stars and planets.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Watamu Marine National Park area has both an inside and outside reef system.
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Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Preposition
Also Tuesday, the trial’s seventh day, Arriola told the jury about two video cameras King placed inside his office, one atop a printer, the other facing the door.
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Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Foad adds that the idea of eliminating toxins comes from sweat washing away trace amounts of heavy metals from the skin, rather than flushing toxins from inside the body.
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Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Adverb
The guards outside the Red Keep surrender, but inside – where the dragons cannot go – is another matter, and the two fight their way to the throne room, where a large contingent of men-at-arms and knights awaits, gloating.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Baby turtles are wild animals, not pets, so do not attempt to take them inside.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Adjective
But the Qatari plane separates itself most visibly with its lavish inside amenities — including creamy tan and leather furnishings, rugs, and artwork designed by the famed French interior design firm Cabinet Alberto Pinto.
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Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Germany has recently launched a multimillion-dollar fusion research hub, which will explore the extreme states of matter that exist deep inside stars and planets.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Noun
Bringing that inside-out understanding of his industry and its history speaks to his strengths as a veteran working actor who has made a habit of dropping into established and popular shows mid-run and shaking things up.
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David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Watamu Marine National Park area has both an inside and outside reef system.
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Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Preposition
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However, some studies indicate that many rescues of survivors can still take place within the first five or six days following a disaster.
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Credit the bullpen for keeping the game within reach.
Adverb
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Pancho Morris, who flew in from Ohio, had never been to a World Cup match before.
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Arda Güler helped Turkey get on the board with a goal 10 minutes in.
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.
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All calls will be kept confidential.
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
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Rather than absorbing moisture, water molecules adhere to the outer and inner surfaces of the gel, filling all the open spaces and pores to form a thin film.
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Honda's small family SUV has an interior that feels right for the price (mainstream SUV), but upper trims like the Sport Touring Hybrid feel luxury-adjacent.
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The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
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So why does your gut feel strange?
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These are glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists that imitate a natural hormone in the gut.
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Others develop dangerous fluctuations in blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms because the autonomic nervous system becomes affected.
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Let heart guide tone, and your message lands.
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It’s truly best served warm with a fat scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over the top.
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Democrats are asking The fallout from STAT reporter Lizzy Lawrence’s scoop continues.
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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