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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
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 July 2025
Israel has repeatedly struck schools, shelters, hospitals and other civilian buildings, accusing Hamas militants of sheltering inside and blaming them for civilian deaths.
—Arkansas Online, 19 July 2025
Danielle Bacher, People.com, 23 July 2025
Other highlights, or zones, inside the store are the 517-square-foot Corner Shop, which every four to six weeks will showcase a different brand.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 July 2025
After a quality rookie training camp performance, Wallace was set up as the third inside linebacker entering the season.
—Mike Kaye
july 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Pairing Carter with Thibodeaux and Burns on the edges with Lawrence inside is going to give offenses nightmares.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Hankison was outside the apartment at the time of the shooting and fired 10 shots after gunfire erupted inside.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 July 2025
Israel has repeatedly struck schools, shelters, hospitals and other civilian buildings, accusing Hamas militants of sheltering inside and blaming them for civilian deaths.
—Arkansas Online, 19 July 2025
Noun
About 40 minutes later, a second 911 call came from someone inside the home at 4:50 p.m., identifying themselves as a resident and reporting a break-in, according to the affidavit.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 23 July 2025
Other highlights, or zones, inside the store are the 517-square-foot Corner Shop, which every four to six weeks will showcase a different brand.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
Adverb
Thompson shared three to her stories that offer a robust inside look at the ceremony.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 July 2025
After a quality rookie training camp performance, Wallace was set up as the third inside linebacker entering the season.
—Mike Kaye
july 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
Preposition
The moon's insides are crooked thanks to the near side being some 306 degrees Fahrenheit hotter at depth than its counterpart on the lunar far side.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Pairing Carter with Thibodeaux and Burns on the edges with Lawrence inside is going to give offenses nightmares.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside
Adjective
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Instead of attempting to gain public trust through transparency, Musk’s company is currently pressing federal regulators to bury its robotaxi safety record, claiming the data must remain confidential for business reasons.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
20 July 2025
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State police also launched an internal probe into the lead homicide detective, Michael Proctor, who was fired for sharing confidential information with civilians outside of law enforcement and drinking on the job.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Yep, that was the tiniest hint at Conrad’s inner monologue.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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Embrace your inner Nancy Meyers and opt for a coastal-leaning, pinstriped photo mat.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Prioritize child and pet safety: Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
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The black-leather interior features high-back bucket seats, air conditioning, and a Blaupunkt Montreux AM/FM Cassette radio.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
Noun
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In the end, Alessia trusted her gut and decided on another look, a $48 yellow cowl neck dress from Zara, similar in style to Kate Hudson's iconic slip from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days that her mom had picked up for her (along with the butter yellow one that stayed at home).—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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The tourbillon class—named for the intricate mechanism that keeps a watch’s guts constantly in motion—starts at $19,190.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
Noun
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While Luna spent much of the summer playing on the left wing, his heart is with the playmaking 10 role.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Warm, welcoming, and full of heart, Gracianna feels like visiting an old friend.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Add a scoop of collagen for skin and joint health, along with your favorite sweetener to taste. 10.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 July 2025
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Jeni's: Free sundae fudge sauce with any scoop shop order.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
Adverb
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As the guests walked in, Hasmik would scream with joy and call Tony to come say hello.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Merino Tech Base Layer Set Merino wool is arguably one of the best materials to hike in, and a gorilla trek is no exception.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
Preposition
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Locations will first open in Louisville and Indianapolis within a one-or-two-year timeframe, Van Royen said.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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Once customers put their orders in at the deli, the food should be ready within five minutes, offering east-side diners another quick option for lunch or early dinner.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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