as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
after 20 years of employment there, he has come to know the company inside out
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Recent Examples of inside out
Midgame adjustments turned the Heat inside out, leading to a dominant third-quarter display that all but placed the game out of reach for the hosts.
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Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
This second season of Paradise has so far turned that question inside out.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
According to Spanx’s website, the pieces should be washed inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle and tumble-dried on low heat.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
They were turned inside out, and the underwear were still attached to them.
—Lauren A. White, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
This second season of Paradise has so far turned that question inside out.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
According to Spanx’s website, the pieces should be washed inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle and tumble-dried on low heat.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
They were turned inside out, and the underwear were still attached to them.
—Lauren A. White, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inside out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside out
Adverb
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Take your time, systematically checking every nook and cranny.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, in the United States and around the world, women’s rights and protections are being systematically stripped away.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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According to other attendees, including Times journalists, event staffers were checking tickets, though not very thoroughly, at multiple points prior to escalators that descended to the metal detectors where Allen allegedly bolted past armed security.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Experts like Hofflinger question whether local building standards are sufficient or thoroughly enforced enough to prevent fire risks.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Inside out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside%20out. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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