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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
Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
There are also screw holes, so PC builders could install it via a 360 mm radiator mounting point inside their PC case.
—Ars Technica, 12 Jan. 2025
Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
How to clear garbage disposal jams If you garbage disposal is jammed, disconnect the unit from power, then have a look inside using a flashlight.
—Steven John, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
Bryce Watts Hansen, wife of former professional football free agent Chad Hansen, gave her TikTok viewers an inside look at her family's finances when her husband was in the league and debunked the misconception that all NFL WAGs are millionaires.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2024
The result is a creamy inside and crispy texture outside.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Preposition
On top of that, the Bills placed a premium on containing Nix inside the pocket and limiting his scramble opportunities.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
There are also screw holes, so PC builders could install it via a 360 mm radiator mounting point inside their PC case.
—Ars Technica, 12 Jan. 2025
Adverb
Then deep into injury time, Raphinha chased down a booming Ferran Torres clearance from the Barca box to cut inside his men and then slot a shot past Anatoliy Trubin to seal a comeback for the ages.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
How to clear garbage disposal jams If you garbage disposal is jammed, disconnect the unit from power, then have a look inside using a flashlight.
—Steven John, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Hand and foot warmers fit inside pockets and boots to keep your fingers and toes warm.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
Bryce Watts Hansen, wife of former professional football free agent Chad Hansen, gave her TikTok viewers an inside look at her family's finances when her husband was in the league and debunked the misconception that all NFL WAGs are millionaires.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
Vele pushed vertically up the field, gave a head-fake inside that kept cornerback Decamerion Richardson on his heels and then eventually snapped off his route to the inside.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2024
The result is a creamy inside and crispy texture outside.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Preposition
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And within hours, access to TikTok’s app and webpage began to return for US users.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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The contrast between the car's modest price tag and Brown's superstar status quickly turned heads on social media, racking up over a million views within the hour.—
Nathan Kamal,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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At this point, teams like the New York Yankees and the Astros are reportedly out of the race to bring Bregman in. Other than that, there are plenty of teams left vying for the franchise-altering star.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Within hours of his swearing in, Trump revoked Biden executive orders to weave DEI into the fabric of the federal government.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The deputy, who has since been relieved of duty, also admitted to lying on a search warrant, writing a fake search warrant and using confidential law enforcement databases to find information about the crypto mogul’s foes.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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In a confidential advisory opinion dated May 15, 2019, the city’s Conflicts of Interest Board had told the then-mayor that taxpayers could cover salaries and overtime of officers, but not food, lodging and other costs.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Lastly, with Mercury slipping into dreamy Pisces on the 14th, the cosmos encourages you to slow down and reflect on your inner world.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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The outer layer’s crunch is also good contrast to the inner layer’s fluffiness.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Natural coral embellishments nod to the plush interior.—
Alex Wynne,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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The interior is the inverse of the exterior and is upholstered in dark Anthracite leather, broken up by glossy wood inserts on the dashboard, center console, and door inserts.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Ultimately, the best approach is to listen to your body: allow genuine hunger to guide your meal schedule and give your gut enough time to complete its cleansing and restorative processes.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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The health of your gut can influence your overall health.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Eating more potassium-rich foods can help prevent high blood pressure and heart disease.29 12.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Jan. 2025
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Lil Petey has an honest heart and carries the untainted perspective of a pure, impressionable small child.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Whitwell was nominated for sports scoop of the year at the 2019 SJAs for breaking Wayne Rooney’s move to DC United.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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This limited-edition ice cream will be available in scoops and pints at Smitten’s San Francisco and San Jose locations Jan. 11- Feb. 20.—
Laura Ness,
The Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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