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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
Ollie Barder, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The boys, ages 5 and 8, were inside a home in the 1400 block of East 71st Place when they were both wounded around 5:20 p.m., police said, citing preliminary information.
—William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2025
In response, students, as well as people unaffiliated with the school, entered Columbia’s Hamilton Hall and barricaded themselves inside.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Gradually Increasing Water and Energy Bills Calcium, iron, and magnesium can build up inside pipes and plumbing fixtures throughout your home, which reduces water flow, creates clogs, and leads to leaks.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Keren Landman, Vox, 2 Jan. 2025
After one minute, pay attention to what this open awareness practice does to your insides.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Preposition
Founded in 1912, Yoshimoto Kogyo’s Tokyo office is inside an old primary school (shown below).
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The boys, ages 5 and 8, were inside a home in the 1400 block of East 71st Place when they were both wounded around 5:20 p.m., police said, citing preliminary information.
—William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
April showers… don’t matter if you’re sat inside watching TV.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2025
In response, students, as well as people unaffiliated with the school, entered Columbia’s Hamilton Hall and barricaded themselves inside.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Cook, a former Sports Illustrated senior editor and editor in chief of Golf Magazine, in The Tiger Slam offers an inside look at the early streak of victories that left Woods far ahead of his rivals on the pro golf tour.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Gradually Increasing Water and Energy Bills Calcium, iron, and magnesium can build up inside pipes and plumbing fixtures throughout your home, which reduces water flow, creates clogs, and leads to leaks.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
These soaps contain additional ingredients that are particularly effective at slicing up the fatty compounds in germs’ outer walls, exposing the tiny organ-like structures on their insides and rendering them dead.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 2 Jan. 2025
After one minute, pay attention to what this open awareness practice does to your insides.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Dystopian Framework of Severance Severance constructs a meticulously detailed dystopian universe in its first two series that mirrors the challenges faced by companies, particularly within corporate structures.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Wildfire smoke has toxic materials within it such as lead, asbestos and arsenic.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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At 6ft 6in, Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev hits fast serves but often plays from the back of the court.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Even though that fund was welcomed, the implementation of the policy has been lackluster, and government squabbling and in-fighting ultimately led to Scholz losing his job.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Trombetta — whose position afforded him access to confidential data, criminal investigative information and trade secrets — resigned from the gaming commission in December 2024 and went to lobby for FanDuel later that month as their director of government relations.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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If the owner decides to fire the attorney for having met their ethical obligation to raise such concerns, the attorney is equally bound to keep the reasons for their termination confidential (except in certain exceptional circumstances).—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The moon will peak in your sign on April 12, shining a bright light on your inner world and urging you to focus on your identity and self-worth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Themes in 'Snow White' are Hopeful The screenplay, written by Erin Cressida Wilson, is packed with inspirational messaging throughout–with themes of inner beauty, restoring hope, and using one’s power to empower others definitely resonating.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Any information on how the prisoners were transported to the interior of the U.S. after capture in Europe would be of interest, as well.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
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Named the Residences at 1428 Brickell, the interior of the building was created by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel (aka ACPV Architects) while local firm Arquitectonica handled the exterior and Ytech developed.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Summary Vegetables are an excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, which can keep your gut healthy and your digestion regular.—
Maxine Lipner,
Verywell Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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Think gut health, nutrient density and a commitment that goes far beyond checking nutritional boxes.—
Debra Sheldon,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With tech in one hand and heart in the other, Riri is forced to navigate a new kind of battle—one that challenges her intellect, her upbringing, and her purpose.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Mar. 2025
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Here’s to Daisy Mae Pass King, raised on a Georgia farm by grandparents from the age of 6 after losing both parents, who found her way into the kitchen and our hearts.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops will service up free scoops of ice cream at participating stores on Tuesday, April 8.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Nearly 40 people turned out to the Lincolnwood Community Center last Thursday in Lincolnwood for rounds of bingo, scoops of ice cream – with all the sweet trimmings – and camaraderie with local police officers.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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