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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
Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 June 2025
Walker’s belongings now reside inside the locker adjacent to his original one.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 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
Last month, Joel announced the cancellation of his forthcoming performances due to his recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus – a condition that occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull, pressing on the brain.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 June 2025
Walker’s belongings now reside inside the locker adjacent to his original one.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 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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The Maryland governor is viewed by many within the Democratic Party as a 2028 frontrunner, buoyed by his youth, charisma, and appeal to different parts of the party’s coalition.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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De Jong dug his heels in and refused to leave or give up the money he was owed.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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For instance, how do your personal lives and families factor in?—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 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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The Justice Department and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser are suing the company and several large landlords for allegedly establishing a cartel-like system to drive up rent prices by sharing confidential information.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
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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This week invites you to integrate your inner and outer worlds, Pisces.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
30 May 2025
Noun
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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
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Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Noun
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That said, extra points for having the guts to show a Chestburster gruesomely pop out of a young boy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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However, the guts of the report indicate that fissures may be spreading, some economists warn.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 June 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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Another way to get the inside scoop on availability is with the Nintendo Today!—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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Oh, and the answer is yes — you’re allowed to have more than one scoop of ice cream.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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