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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
Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2025
Mary Catherine, 34, was found shot to death inside a home in the 5800 block of Plum Bay Parkway in Tamarac, according to BSO.
—David J. Neal and, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
The two men hid with nearly 30 others in a bomb shelter on October 7, before Hamas gunmen began to lob grenades inside.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Julia Moore, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
New Orleans cut the deficit to two when a Sacramento turnover led to a corner 3-pointer from Antonio Reeves with 5:36 to go, but a long 3 by LaVine, a couple of inside baskets by Sabonis and a turnaround jumper by DeRozan helped the Kings hold on for the win.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2025
Dr. Anthony Yuon, Contributor, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
The First Light's elegant interior was inspired by the Marin County Civic Center's insides.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2025
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Preposition
The initial symptoms may appear similar to those of many other common viral illnesses, including:
Fever
Cough
Runny nose
Red eyes
Then several days later, characteristic tiny white spots develop inside the mouth and a facial rash spreads to the rest of the body.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2025
Mary Catherine, 34, was found shot to death inside a home in the 5800 block of Plum Bay Parkway in Tamarac, according to BSO.
—David J. Neal and, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
Adverb
The California native now calls Idaho home in the offseason, which forces him to primarily throw inside.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
The two men hid with nearly 30 others in a bomb shelter on October 7, before Hamas gunmen began to lob grenades inside.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Her siblings Chicago, 7, and Saint, 9, were also backstage after her performance, giving fans a rare inside look at Kim and Kanye co-parenting.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
New Orleans cut the deficit to two when a Sacramento turnover led to a corner 3-pointer from Antonio Reeves with 5:36 to go, but a long 3 by LaVine, a couple of inside baskets by Sabonis and a turnaround jumper by DeRozan helped the Kings hold on for the win.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
Eating the wrong ones can age your insides, degrade your skin and even shorten your life.
—Dr. Anthony Yuon, Contributor, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
The First Light's elegant interior was inspired by the Marin County Civic Center's insides.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside
Preposition
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After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time within a year, Joann's remaining assets were put up for auction.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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In more recent years, however, the bob haircut has evolved, and many stylists consider the shoulder-length lob, or a long bob, to fall within the bob category as well.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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There were plenty of personal anecdotes weaved in along the way.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The car the suspect left in was later found abandoned, police said in a news release.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Despite registering a slight improvement, the prognosis remains confidential.—
Anders Hagstrom,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Encryption And Access Controls: Secure backups with robust encryption and strict access policies to make sure data remains confidential.—
Nick Martin,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There’s an option for a second helm in the main salon, but that choice would really mess with the feng shui that Aquila designed into this main inner social area.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2025
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He is called upon by a monk from a secretive temple to protect a powerful child from a corrupt master, forcing him to confront his inner demons.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Positioned to protect the house from the western sun, this wall allows for a playful interaction with light, while protecting the interior of the home from the intense heat.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2025
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Seattle Seahawks: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama The Seahawks need to upgrade the interior of their offensive line.—
Zac Jackson,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In the realm of gut health, fiber is full of main character energy.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2025
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Prebiotics are infused with plant fibers that feed microorganisms living in our guts.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In late January, an EKG and check-up showed his heart was operating normally.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2025
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In the death chamber, Sigmon will be strapped to a chair and have a hood over his head and a target over his heart.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Their batter was thick enough to be scooped into the pan using an ice cream scoop.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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Jackson salvaged his turn by settling for a pedestrian two-handed scoop.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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