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noun

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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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inside

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adverb

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preposition

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Recent Examples of inside
Adjective
What to do if trapped in a car Parked and moving cars can be dangerous when trapped inside. Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025 Alongside other growers who will set up stalls on the perimeter of the space, Galvan Foods, the local tortilla and taco company that’s a mainstay of the outdoor market, is set to head inside to take over the large central counter-service kitchen. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
There was no soap at the meat prep handwashing station, and toilet paper was stored outside of the dispenser inside the customer side restroom. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025 How a millionaire pedophile inside New York’s Riverside Church built the model for a $40 billion youth sports industry and destroyed children’s lives. Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Social media is full of mentions of the situation, with fans wanting to know more details on Frehley’s health and others claiming to have inside information about what is going on with the guitarist. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025 Another great game for inside linebacker Christian Elliss, who was active in passing lanes and forced a fumble late to flip the fourth quarter. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Preposition
Defense steps up The Valkyries came into Saturday’s game with the sixth-best defense in the league, but Golden State was utterly dominant in stopping Washington’s inside-out attack. Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025 The Red Planet’s mantle is permanently trapped beneath an unmoving outer crust preserving the planet’s insides. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside
Adjective
  • Fill out the confidential form below, and a reporter may reach out to you.
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
  • All calls are toll-free and confidential.
    KC Baker, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Participants will receive a large pumpkin, carving tools and inspiration for finding their inner artist.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • My inner spirit jumped back out of me and stood next to the judge at the bench.
    Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Sorting through the noise of endless scroll-worthy interiors online can be hard.
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The Irish don’t have like-for-like replacements for Craig or Rubio, which leaves Freeman scrambling to stabilize an offensive line yet to click and a defensive interior that has tried to use quantity to make up for a lack of quality.
    Pete Sampson, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The probiotics help support gut health by promoting a balanced microbiome, the community of microbes that live in your digestive tract and influence digestion, immunity, and mood.
    Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
  • This is the fourth Hammer Frankenstein film but only the third directed by Terence Fisher – after nine years away from the Baron’s experiments, Fisher returns for a gut-punching tale of undesirable outsiders, execution anxiety, and gender-bent possession.
    Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • There’s a common theme with Steen, Arbour and Jackman — all three players were heart-and-soul players with the Blues.
    Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Our hearts are extra full this week 🥰 #DedicationNight featuring our stars’ special guests is TONIGHT - 8/7c on ABC and Disney+.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Reporters would infiltrate and ingratiate in search of scoops.
    Jon Landau, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Banijay has already made moves in this area this week, acquiring control of the creator-skewed agency Worktitel, per our earlier scoop.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • So grab a plate, settle in, and let these films take you back to the yard—where the music never stops, the bonds run deep, and every Homecoming feels like family coming home again.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
  • As long as sports remains the straw that stirs TV’s drink, the ad dollars will continue to roll right in.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Preposition
  • Set against a backdrop of music, marching bands, and protest, the film uses satire and song to confront colorism, elitism, and classism within the Black community.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
  • This philosophy applies to business owners seeking to develop managers and leaders within their organizations.
    Joe Boylan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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