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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
Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Set inside a 17th-century former noble residence, the building has been a hotel since 1811—a grand, if slightly dusty, fixture of the Roman hospitality circuit—before having the cobwebs blown off courtesy of a four-year renovation overseen by the French-Mexican architect and designer Hugo Toro.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
The health beat takes her inside operating rooms, laboratories and clinics to tell the story of health care from a human perspective.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026
This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday.
—Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
If disposing of a dead bird, wear a well-fitting face mask and disposable gloves, and use an inside-out plastic bag to pick up the carcass.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
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Preposition
The staging brings us inside both homes, which set and lighting designer Mark Mendelson and prop designer Megan Trapani-Diven forensically bring to life.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Set inside a 17th-century former noble residence, the building has been a hotel since 1811—a grand, if slightly dusty, fixture of the Roman hospitality circuit—before having the cobwebs blown off courtesy of a four-year renovation overseen by the French-Mexican architect and designer Hugo Toro.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
If using generators for power, keep them outside while also monitoring carbon monoxide levels inside with meters.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
The health beat takes her inside operating rooms, laboratories and clinics to tell the story of health care from a human perspective.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
This question is subjective without a lot of inside knowledge on this topic.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026
This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday.
—Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
Tyson is a route-technician with inside-out versatility and the ability to make plays at all three levels.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
If disposing of a dead bird, wear a well-fitting face mask and disposable gloves, and use an inside-out plastic bag to pick up the carcass.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside
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Two younger craters have since formed within Cassini's expanse, the basins of which are drenched in darkness around the time of the first quarter moon, making for a visually spectacular telescopic target.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Nearly all parts of the antenna break down in the stomach within days.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Jane Ciabattari Talks to the Author of Vigil Those who are regular readers of George Saunders’ Story Club Substack were in for a treat on the tenth of December 2025 (a date chosen in honor of his story collection, a National Book Award finalist and Story Prize winner).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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To a certain extent, knowing the ultimate outcome in advance — as in, looking into the case online before watching the documentary — would do nothing to diminish the power of a film that operates almost entirely on emotional logic, or the lack thereof.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The ability to store highly confidential creative work in one secure location is what made Dropbox a staple in the film industry.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Only two journalists were invited to attend, and the meeting was expected to be largely off the record because confidential information was being discussed.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Packed within that initial exchange is believably casual dialogue that conveys not only their inner concerns but also their relationship to their environment.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Last November, the rapper/singer released her sophomore album, Do Not Disturb, a 16-track introspective journey that invites listeners to disconnect from the noise and reconnect with their inner peace — but also to dance.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Perhaps the most distinct feature of the interior is the integration of horology directly into the dashboard.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The public spaces retain the graceful scale that McKim, Mead & White was known for, making the interiors feel both substantial and comfortably livable.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Oatmeal specifically touts many benefits, including being a valuable source of numerous vitamins, antioxidants and fiber; moreover, studies indicate that the biochemical composition of the grain can help improve the gut microbiome in addition to reducing blood glucose levels as well.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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But Saturday’s gut-check win wasn’t about any stat, said Swain, especially after Miller challenged his team at the break.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Two months later, her heart began to beat irregularly.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Vidal was struck five times and bullets hit his heart, lung, liver and pancreas.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday.—
Elektra Kotsoni,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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An ice scoop handle was in contact with ice inside the ice machine.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated January 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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