the inside
noun
: an inner part of something (such as a building or machine)
The inside of the church is quite beautiful.
I've never seen the inside of a computer before.
—often pluralthe insides of a computer
Examples of the inside in a Sentence
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For the first Monday in May, Union slipped into a glimmering ombré aqua Michael Kors mermaid gown, pairing it with a sheer polish reminiscent of the inside of a seashell.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 May 2024
The suit features red racing stripes down the inside of the legs, and paired with standout accessories including a hat, sunglasses and leather gloves.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Vogue is usually the only publication with the inside scoop.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 6 May 2024
Hansford also makes the distinction between agitators — who may be trying to instigate trouble — and infiltrators — who may belong to an opposing group trying to undermine a cause from the inside.
3.
—NPR, 6 May 2024
Carter squared up a heater that was thrown on the inside corner.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2024
Job applicants with a personal recommendation have the inside track.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
On their weekly show, Fort Worth Star-Telegram sports writers Clarence Hill and Mac Engel have the inside scoop on what is going on with the Cowboys for each week’s game, including fantasy football picks.
—Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Nov. 2021
Russ Wiles From the outside, and even the inside, a U.S. Bank location just north of downtown Phoenix doesn’t look all that much different from any other branch in the company’s network.
—The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 May 2024
The suit features red racing stripes down the inside of the legs, and paired with standout accessories including a hat, sunglasses and leather gloves.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Vogue is usually the only publication with the inside scoop.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 6 May 2024
Hansford also makes the distinction between agitators — who may be trying to instigate trouble — and infiltrators — who may belong to an opposing group trying to undermine a cause from the inside.
3.
—NPR, 6 May 2024
Carter squared up a heater that was thrown on the inside corner.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2024
Job applicants with a personal recommendation have the inside track.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
On their weekly show, Fort Worth Star-Telegram sports writers Clarence Hill and Mac Engel have the inside scoop on what is going on with the Cowboys for each week’s game, including fantasy football picks.
—Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Nov. 2021
Russ Wiles From the outside, and even the inside, a U.S. Bank location just north of downtown Phoenix doesn’t look all that much different from any other branch in the company’s network.
—The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
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“The inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inside. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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