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
Turn jeans inside out, wash on a gentle cycle, and skip fabric softener to reduce fading and wear.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
While the delicate fabric does wrinkle, creases come out easily with a low-heat iron — just be sure to turn the dress inside out first.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Like all Jim Harbaugh teams, the Bolts were built from inside out; built to bully, outlast and out-tough you.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Seams come undone, linings are flipped inside out, raw edges hang free.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
While the delicate fabric does wrinkle, creases come out easily with a low-heat iron — just be sure to turn the dress inside out first.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Like all Jim Harbaugh teams, the Bolts were built from inside out; built to bully, outlast and out-tough you.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Seams come undone, linings are flipped inside out, raw edges hang free.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inside out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside out
Adverb
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Jim Crow laws systematically stripped them of those posts, and made America a de facto police state for Black folks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Filmmakers vocally critical of the authorities are systematically denied access to public funding, regardless of their professional track record and international recognition.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Hunters and birdwatchers are advised to wear gloves when handling birds or feeders, to wash hands thoroughly after any contact, and to not eating birds that appear sick or birds that are found dead.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Rinse the grate, then dry thoroughly with a soft, clean towel.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Inside out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside%20out. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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