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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
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
From the Colosseum to the Vatican, See the Best Photos from King Charles and Queen Camilla's Italy Visit
Their visit began inside the Cathedral, where they were given a small flower bouquet, known as nosegays, before joining the procession through the Nave.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Sara Netzley, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Consider storing cushions in a weather-resistant chest when not in use, or bringing them inside whenever the weather turns sour.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
The Chesterton High School Trades program will be deployed to help build new stairs and handrails, along with inside benches.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Abigail Lee, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
Buyers can opt instead for an induction cooktop that plugs in to an inside or outside 120-V outlet, assuming they're hooked up to shore power or have an inverter installed.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2025
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Preposition
The heart spins whenever someone sends a message, while a screen inside displays notes and photos.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
From the Colosseum to the Vatican, See the Best Photos from King Charles and Queen Camilla's Italy Visit
Their visit began inside the Cathedral, where they were given a small flower bouquet, known as nosegays, before joining the procession through the Nave.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
The survivors were likely sheltering in the nearby grocery store, and Ellie and Dina barely wait for the say-so from Kat before creeping inside to investigate the eerie screeching.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Consider storing cushions in a weather-resistant chest when not in use, or bringing them inside whenever the weather turns sour.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
After Beal poked the ball away from Brown and sent it bouncing toward the Boston basket, Brown recovered possession, pulled up to beat the shot clock and buried a high-arcing one-footed jumper from just inside halfcourt.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
The Chesterton High School Trades program will be deployed to help build new stairs and handrails, along with inside benches.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
For the Creepers’ wriggling insides, the team looked at underwater sea creatures, squid and even the deep sea variants.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
Buyers can opt instead for an induction cooktop that plugs in to an inside or outside 120-V outlet, assuming they're hooked up to shore power or have an inverter installed.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside
Preposition
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At the same time, procurement is becoming more strategic within organizations, evolving from a cost-management function to a driver of innovation.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now backing an additional measles vaccine shot for some travelers within the United States, multiple health officials tell CBS News, in response to record outbreaks of the highly contagious virus this year.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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On the final day, El Batey becomes a focal point, with live drumming and dancing that invite both locals and visitors to join in.—
Melissa Rose Cooper,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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Now, potential employees are flown in for a one-day, in-person interview.—
Melissa Mahtani,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The government in that case, a civil lawsuit, has relied on a 2019 local police report, which used information from a confidential informant to allege Abrego Garcia was a member of MS-13.—
Andrew Goudsward and Ted Hesson,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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The trial committee recommended that Bush receive a confidential letter of censure and a ban from serving as a strike captain for three years.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, there’s plenty for your inner child to actually play with.—
Nik Miles,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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But there have also been moments that reawakened his inner child, who is, of course, a diehard ‘Sawx’ fan.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Photo : Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC Our interior was imagined as a mix of Alcantara and semi-aniline leather in Onyx Black, complemented by a dark chrome finish on the air vents and metallic switches, and carbon fiber for the steering wheel.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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There are plenty of aviation nods as well; for example, an original phone booth has been transformed into a photobooth whose interior is covered with a photorealistic reproduction wallpaper of the inside of a Ford Tri-Motor airplane.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stevenson wants to watch Harry kill the man, then let his gut instinct decide who's guilty.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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In business, trusting your gut is often glorified as bold leadership.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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He’s done so much for the organization, given his heart and soul to it and building a culture that’s respected.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Molly's close friendship with Nikki, portrayed by Jenny Slate, is at the emotional heart of the series.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After some sun and saltwater, head to Le Glacier de la Corniche near Prophet’s Beach for a scoop of yuzu sorbet.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
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From playing Crazy Eights with A$AP Rocky at Soho House to previewing new music in Pharrell’s multi-use studio and everything that was left on the cutting room floor, get the inside scoop right here!—
Chelsea Daniel,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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