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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
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Tunes blared inside the Charlotte Hornets’ weight room, not long after morning preparations — for the season’s final Friday night home date — were complete.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Visitors to the Colonnade can ring a doorbell and be allowed inside.
—Christopher Maag, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Feinstein, who died March 13, was known for his insights, and inside portraits, of some of the most talented and temperamental characters in sports.
—Dave Davies, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
Daisy Jones, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
Perhaps the most impressive achievement of the day belonged to Shiffrin, who showed the necessary grit 10 weeks after her crash caused severe trauma to her oblique muscles and left her insides draining out of a deep puncture wound on the side of her abdomen.
—Andrew Dampf, The Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2025
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Preposition
City officials say failing lifeguard towers present two problems: Lifeguards could get injured inside a dilapidated structure, and the public could be at higher risk if lifeguards can’t effectively scan beaches and bays.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Tunes blared inside the Charlotte Hornets’ weight room, not long after morning preparations — for the season’s final Friday night home date — were complete.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
These beetles create dung balls or dung pats, then lay their eggs inside or nearby.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Visitors to the Colonnade can ring a doorbell and be allowed inside.
—Christopher Maag, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Here’s an inside look at Kent’s home—and the unexpectedly down-to-earth side of this reality star.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Feinstein, who died March 13, was known for his insights, and inside portraits, of some of the most talented and temperamental characters in sports.
—Dave Davies, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
With its spiky, tentacle-like leaves and gooey insides, everyone wants an aloe vera plant on their window.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
Perhaps the most impressive achievement of the day belonged to Shiffrin, who showed the necessary grit 10 weeks after her crash caused severe trauma to her oblique muscles and left her insides draining out of a deep puncture wound on the side of her abdomen.
—Andrew Dampf, The Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inside
Preposition
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The first store from Popeyes UK—and operated by SSP through a strategic partnership —will open at Birmingham International Airport in the departures area within weeks.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
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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In addition, anime in and of itself is a very broad catch all term that could mean a plethora of different genres to an animation veteran.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Also in there was a note on the catcher-pitcher rotation that has developed.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the subsequent months, her attorneys worked out an arrangement for Schrader to pay a confidential sum to resolve her allegations.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2025
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In confidential interviews, students voiced deep frustration that their academic experience is being eclipsed by ideological imperatives, with many lamenting the intrusion of political conformity into spaces meant for intellectual and professional growth.—
Kevin Waldman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 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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Police said a trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Jeep Wrangler around 11:05 p.m. on the inner loop of Interstate 695 at Greenspring Avenue.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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The spacious interior fits a laptop and includes interior pockets for organization, while exterior pockets offer quick access to essentials.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Now, Parton does nothing without listening to her gut.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some varieties of cottage cheese contain probiotics that promote a healthy gut by supporting gut health and digestion.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 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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Madison Square Garden buzzed with anticipation, hearts warmed by nostalgia.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This week, Liz Shackleton scored a major scoop after landing an exclusive interview with Toei Company CEO Fumio Yoshimura for our International Disruptors brand, ahead of his trip to L.A. to meet with Hollywood studios (wonder what Trump will make of that…).—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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Customers looking for a punch of protein can add rotisserie-style chicken or steak at no additional cost or can pay extra for a scoop of smashed avocado.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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