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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
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
From the Colosseum to the Vatican, See the Best Photos from King Charles and Queen Camilla's Italy Visit
Their visit began inside the Cathedral, where they were given a small flower bouquet, known as nosegays, before joining the procession through the Nave.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2025
But recently, while it was shut down for annual maintenance, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California opened the west end of the passage to give The Times and others a rare look inside.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
The Kardashians star shared an inside look at her and her family's Easter Sunday celebrations via Instagram on April 21 and had a sparkling outfit for the occasion.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
For the Creepers’ wriggling insides, the team looked at underwater sea creatures, squid and even the deep sea variants.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
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Preposition
The heart spins whenever someone sends a message, while a screen inside displays notes and photos.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
From the Colosseum to the Vatican, See the Best Photos from King Charles and Queen Camilla's Italy Visit
Their visit began inside the Cathedral, where they were given a small flower bouquet, known as nosegays, before joining the procession through the Nave.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
The Army’s Criminal Investigation Division will be responsible for the military personnel who were inside or employed by the club, Tubbs said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2025
But recently, while it was shut down for annual maintenance, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California opened the west end of the passage to give The Times and others a rare look inside.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The secrecy surrounding the process is no joke whatsoever; during the 2013 conclave following the resignation of Pope Benedict, electronic jamming devices were installed to prevent any inside transmission from escaping and the area was regularly checked for microphones and communication devices.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
The Kardashians star shared an inside look at her and her family's Easter Sunday celebrations via Instagram on April 21 and had a sparkling outfit for the occasion.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
So, when the planet's insides are on the outside, spectroscopy offers a clever way to see within terrestrial worlds.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
For the Creepers’ wriggling insides, the team looked at underwater sea creatures, squid and even the deep sea variants.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside
Preposition
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The drop in positivity toward the Democrats comes from within.—
Victoria Balara,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, Trump is expected to tout the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Tuesday as his administration has focused on identifying waste within the federal government.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Now, potential employees are flown in for a one-day, in-person interview.—
Melissa Mahtani,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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On the final day, El Batey becomes a focal point, with live drumming and dancing that invite both locals and visitors to join in.—
Melissa Rose Cooper,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The White House’s claims about Abrego Garcia’s gang affiliation are based mostly on one confidential tip.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS; all calls are kept confidential.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His inner conversation must be very loud and very extreme. Dedra, on the other hand, is a zealot.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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But getting in some side-to-side work beforehand fires up muscles like your adductors (inner thighs), abductors (outside of your hips), and glute medius (side-butt), which stabilize and move your hips.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For the past six decades, the interior of the 3,000-seat auditorium at 1100 Third Avenue has been decorated in the colors of red and gold.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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It is used by companies like Porsche, Donkervoort and Ferrari to save weight and add strength on bodywork and interiors.—
Michael Taylor,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stevenson wants to watch Harry kill the man, then let his gut instinct decide who's guilty.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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In business, trusting your gut is often glorified as bold leadership.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Yellows 1, 2, 3 and 4: Were all banned in 1959 after they were potentially linked to lesions and heart damage.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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An exhausted golden retriever after a fun day at doggy day care has captured hearts online after a video gained viral attention.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From playing Crazy Eights with A$AP Rocky at Soho House to previewing new music in Pharrell’s multi-use studio and everything that was left on the cutting room floor, get the inside scoop right here!—
Chelsea Daniel,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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After some sun and saltwater, head to Le Glacier de la Corniche near Prophet’s Beach for a scoop of yuzu sorbet.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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