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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 senator also read interviews with Antonin Scalia, the conservative Supreme Court Justice, who said that all people within the U.S. are granted due process.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Its first-quarter results were all within its full-year guidance, according to analyst notes by Bernstein Research and Jefferies, with earnings of 1.57 billion euros ($1.70 billion)expected on a margin of 6.4%.—
Victoria Waldersee,
USA Today,
1 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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Said gravity-compensation device spins upon two axes: While an inner cage rotates through 360 degrees every 16 seconds, an outer cage spins in the opposite direction once every 60 seconds, forming a small seconds indicator at the bottom of the dial.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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On one occasion, according to the affidavit, the coach allegedly instructed a naked Charles to sit against a wall and spread his legs, completely exposing his genitalia, at which point Thomas allegedly pressed his finger into his inner thigh and scrotum.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
1 Apr. 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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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
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Now, Parton does nothing without listening to her gut.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 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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But my heart is with science, and my passion is with healing.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 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 13 Apr. 2025.
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