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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
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Chavarria was the only person inside the vehicle, and no injuries to officers or pedestrians were reported.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
The optional porch area shown in the promo model extends living space outdoors, while the tiny house's many windows ensure lots of natural light inside.
—Adam Williams
march 03, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2026
Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
But in recent days, this small patch of green has been visited by a stream of mourners seeking to pay their respects to two little girls who were found there stuffed inside suitcases and buried in shallow graves.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Tyson is a route-technician with inside-out versatility and has the ability to make plays at all three levels.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Preposition
Landlubbers living in the 21st Century now can take a good look around the Titanic, thanks to a virtual-reality experience inside an International Drive attraction.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Chavarria was the only person inside the vehicle, and no injuries to officers or pedestrians were reported.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Lewis added that strollers must be parked outside the conservatory and food or drinks aren’t allowed inside, so visitors should plan accordingly.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
The optional porch area shown in the promo model extends living space outdoors, while the tiny house's many windows ensure lots of natural light inside.
—Adam Williams
march 03, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Police said a 13-year-old girl was standing outside with a group of friends when a light-colored sedan passed by them and someone from inside shot in their direction before leaving the scene.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
But in recent days, this small patch of green has been visited by a stream of mourners seeking to pay their respects to two little girls who were found there stuffed inside suitcases and buried in shallow graves.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
The formula includes melon seed stem cells and two forms of hyaluronic acid for an inside-out skin boost.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Tyson is a route-technician with inside-out versatility and has the ability to make plays at all three levels.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside
Preposition
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Louisville had led from the opening whistle, but Miami hung around, staying within six for much of the second half, buoyed by unusually accurate free throw shooting from a team that struggled at the line all season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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All prize claims must be submitted within 180 days of the drawing date for draw games.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The moment the band members began this chant at Woodstock became arguably the biggest moment of their careers, with over 400,000 people joining in.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The core concept that drives Rooster is Greg’s desire to swoop in and help his daughter, Katie (Charly Clive), after her husband cheats on her with a younger woman.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The board alleges Becker has admitted routinely consuming an excessive amount of drugs and/or alcohol by at least 2022, the same year the board referred him to the Iowa Physician Health Program for confidential treatment.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
6 Mar. 2026
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For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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And finally, externally, impacts from objects passing through our inner Solar System could wipe all of humanity out, just as so much terrestrial life was eradicated 65 million years ago.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
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Many skiers prefer to wear thin inner gloves with mittens over them.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The interior is surprisingly accommodating, with enough room to fit a phone, glasses, keys, lip gloss, and hand sanitizer.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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The interior, although an array of plastic, was spacious and comfortable all while focusing on usability.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After the loss of thousands of family homes and businesses to the Palisades fire, the subsequent closing of the community’s nearly century-old newspaper felt like yet another a gut punch.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Previous research shows that food and beverage temperature has a measurable effect on things like anxiety and gut discomfort.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her great, big burlesque performance is a striptease that, layer by layer, reveals her narcissism, her naïveté and her broken heart.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Degarmo says the pig has been feeling depressed since she’s been without his family for many months, noting that pigs could die of a broken heart.—
Julianna Lozada,
Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The universally flattering sleeveless dress features a boat neckline with a scoop back.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Top with a scoop of ice cream and use an ice cream scoop or spoon to press down on the ball of ice cream to create a small well.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
7 Mar. 2026
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