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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
Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Keystone Grill, with its 1950s-style retro décor, offers a unique setting inside a museum.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Sherri Gordon, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
The snowpack — measured by how much water is trapped inside — in Oregon is not only record low, but 30% lower than the previous record, said Jason Gerlich, regional drought early warning system coordinator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
In years past, trafficking in this inside information was highly lucrative because a number of sportsbooks would take sizable bets.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
An inside, off-the-wall slant on independent filmmaking, this dark and daffy movie — the Grand Jury Prize winner in the Dramatic Competition — should be a winner on the art-house circuit but seems unlikely to crack into mainstream venues.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
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Preposition
So many of us have been raised to believe that emotions, especially intense ones like grief, should be kept in check inside the house.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Keystone Grill, with its 1950s-style retro décor, offers a unique setting inside a museum.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
Picking dog hair off of my clothes and cleaning up the potty messes outside (and potentially inside) were not my idea of fun.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
The snowpack — measured by how much water is trapped inside — in Oregon is not only record low, but 30% lower than the previous record, said Jason Gerlich, regional drought early warning system coordinator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
With thousands of additional ICE officers scheduled to deploy over the coming months, administration officials told me that the agency will be able to pick people up at higher rates, and take them into custody from inside jails, safely and out of sight.
—Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
In years past, trafficking in this inside information was highly lucrative because a number of sportsbooks would take sizable bets.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
In addition to the original glass version, which will still be available, designer Sabine Marcelis has created a smart version of the lamp with a matte exterior and an inside that can be programmed with different colors.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
An inside, off-the-wall slant on independent filmmaking, this dark and daffy movie — the Grand Jury Prize winner in the Dramatic Competition — should be a winner on the art-house circuit but seems unlikely to crack into mainstream venues.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside
Preposition
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Early symptoms may also go away within a day, but serious to fatal liver damage can still develop within two to three days.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Lindgren’s customers are stylists, celebrities and influencers, who often pop in, as Australian content creator Zofia Krasicki did last month, ahead of exclusive events like Paris Fashion Week or Sundance Film Festival.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Zubimendi’s effort kissed the post on its way in, but Declan Rice and Kai Havertz had shots from similar distances whizz just past the frame of the goal in the 15 minutes before half-time.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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During the sentencing hearing that began last week, prosecutors revealed the previously confidential contents of a handwritten note with Thompson's name and the shooting date found at his family's house in the Hedingham subdivision.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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All calls will be kept confidential.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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First, the core will run out of hydrogen fuel, causing the inner core of the star to become inert while hydrogen fusion continues in a shell surrounding it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Nico’s inner life is almost entirely devoted to thinking about immigration as a public crisis and about Martine, the Honduran asylum seeker who has moved into his mother’s basement.—
Adelle Waldman,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Comfortable ride quality, engaging acceleration, and a simple, practical interior are complemented by excellent visibility, making the Leaf an exceptional journeyman’s EV.—
Cyril Soliman,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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The interiors of the rooms are by Paulina Morán and warm stone in a creamy off-white is paired with dark tropical hardwoods.—
John Newton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fiber Promotes Gut Health Fiber contributes to good digestion by promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and providing bulk to help eliminate waste.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2026
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Bone broth at any time of day can provide protein, electrolytes, and water that can support joint health, energy, and gut health.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Surgery, cancer, heart and lung diseases, age (over 40 years old) and family history are among risk factors for developing a pulmonary embolism, per Medline Plus.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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In January, lawyer Robert Pang said Lai suffered health issues including heart palpitations, high blood pressure and diabetes.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At Brain Freeze Ice Cream Parlor, scoops were still going out the door — with at least one upside.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Don’t forget a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of your serving!—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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