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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
Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Listen to this article An Italian man who was tortured and held against his will inside a Manhattan apartment for several weeks managed to escape his captors and get help, according to police sources.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
The interior is filled with natural light, thanks to the floor-to-ceiling glass windows at one end of this rentable tiny house, which can be opened to welcome nature inside.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
Sidekick for Zendesk and Salesforce — Brings all of the above together to extend Customer AI to SMS, chat, and voice—even inside legacy systems—and to deliver fast, on-brand support across every touchpoint.
—Joseph Ansanelli, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Winter is time for something heavier and more alcoholic to warm your insides, while summer heat demands something light and refreshing to quench your thirst and replenish fluids lost from the hot sun.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
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Preposition
As Ava scrambles to get inside the building, Deborah takes the stage.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Listen to this article An Italian man who was tortured and held against his will inside a Manhattan apartment for several weeks managed to escape his captors and get help, according to police sources.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
Adverb
Gonzalez said that as food became scarce and the days dragged on, those inside began to feel the psychological effects of living under siege.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
The interior is filled with natural light, thanks to the floor-to-ceiling glass windows at one end of this rentable tiny house, which can be opened to welcome nature inside.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Adjective
The Dolphins are lucky to have their collection of inside linebackers — Jordyn Brooks, Tyrel Dodson, Willie Gay Jr. and K.J. Britt.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
Sidekick for Zendesk and Salesforce — Brings all of the above together to extend Customer AI to SMS, chat, and voice—even inside legacy systems—and to deliver fast, on-brand support across every touchpoint.
—Joseph Ansanelli, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Noun
Keep your eyes on The Athletic for the definitive inside read on a year of exhaustive negotiations.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Winter is time for something heavier and more alcoholic to warm your insides, while summer heat demands something light and refreshing to quench your thirst and replenish fluids lost from the hot sun.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside
Preposition
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In that process, the sense that a good life was within my own power had been taken from me.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
31 May 2025
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Most of McVay’s assistant head coaches are hired away within only a few years.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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Back in the visiting clubhouse, Roberts watched the clock tick and tick and tick, eventually to the point where keeping Kershaw in was no longer a viable option.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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That dollar figure could be added back in later in the budget process, but for now it is not guaranteed.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Saturday.—
Stephanie Liechtenstein,
Christian Science Monitor,
31 May 2025
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However, the university, according to the lawsuit, stated in its response that many additional records had been withheld due to their relation to legal actions, confidential information or privileged communications with lawyers.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Check The Care Label Duvets can be made from a variety of materials, both in outer shell and inner filling, so your first step before washing should always be to check the tag from the manufacturer for specific care instructions.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The functional fragrance is meant to boost mood, bring inner balance and spark the senses, all while imbuing a sense of clarity and peace.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The interiors are roomy and thoughtfully designed for all kinds of travel —from quick day trips to overseas.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The site, built on the guts of a mattress factory, was put up specifically to handle the high volumes of server racks and HDDs coming in from data centers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2025
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Kombucha may help with gut health by supporting good bacteria in the gut, aiding digestion, and easing other stomach problems.56 Some studies have looked at kombucha’s possible antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and liver-supporting effects, although more human research is still needed.789 4.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
Noun
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All of our hearts are broken … our sadness is gut wrenching - there’s a hole, something is missing.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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Pregnant women are at high risk for severe disease and studies show that the likelihood of miscarriage, stillbirth and pregnancy complications like preeclampsia, blood clots, heart and kidney damage and hypertension are much higher among women who develop COVID-19 during pregnancy.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Served with a cold scoop of ice cream, the 10-minute dessert is perfect for effortless summer entertaining, or a quick-fix summer treat to beat the heat.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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Gather the ingredients for this favorite dish, and enjoy a generous scoop of this delicious and easy casserole.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2025
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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