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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
Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Mbappe scored a sensational goal against Atalanta in the Champions League inside 10 minutes on Tuesday, but then asked to be brought off 25 later.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Hostess Cupcakes, Twinkies, and Ding Dongs are going to look a little different on store shelves, but the treats inside will still satisfy the appetite for nostalgia.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024
The Live with Kelly and Mark hosts offered an inside look at their N.Y.C. townhouse during a video tour with Architectural Digest on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
Its punchy exterior is matched with an inside that’s just as nice, featuring slip and zip pockets for a wallet, pens, lip gloss, and more.
—Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Trailers for Season 2 show Gi-hun back inside the games complex, so suffice to say his trip stateside was probably delayed, at least for a while.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Mbappe scored a sensational goal against Atalanta in the Champions League inside 10 minutes on Tuesday, but then asked to be brought off 25 later.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Adverb
In recent years, city code and building inspectors have found faulty fire-safety systems and elevators inoperable for months at a time, effectively trapping many elderly and disabled residents inside.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Hostess Cupcakes, Twinkies, and Ding Dongs are going to look a little different on store shelves, but the treats inside will still satisfy the appetite for nostalgia.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Additionally, this past year marked the release of the documentary series The House From…, which provides an inside look at some of the most famous residences from film and television.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024
The Live with Kelly and Mark hosts offered an inside look at their N.Y.C. townhouse during a video tour with Architectural Digest on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
New stonework has been carefully pieced together to repair and fill the wounds that had left the cathedral’s insides exposed to the elements.
—Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
Its punchy exterior is matched with an inside that’s just as nice, featuring slip and zip pockets for a wallet, pens, lip gloss, and more.
—Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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This is an idea that’s seen in a variety of configurations within the Daytona collection, but the most recent example came in 2018 with the 116595RBOW.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
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There are also other variations within the Tawny category worth exploring.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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All that, plus management’s ongoing buybacks, should combine to give the stock a lift as the next administration settles in.Brett Owens, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Apply it to clean, dry skin on the neck and chest, massaging it in until it’s fully absorbed.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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According to people familiar with the confidential talks, New York’s negotiators have offered New Jersey hundreds of millions of dollars to settle the lawsuit.Ana Ley, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sarkozy, a conservative who remains an important figure in French politics even after leaving office in 2012, had been found guilty by a lower court of trying to bribe a judge and of peddling influence in exchange for confidential information about a probe into his 2007 campaign finances.Reuters, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Channel your inner child by day, then book your preferred pampering for the evening.Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The inner area is covered by felt to prevent scratches.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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The wristlet’s interior is also spacious enough to hold cash, loose change, jewelry or other small items.Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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Woodwork throughout the home’s interior was by Ross Monro of Treebone Design, and intricate moucharabiehs (Arabic screens in wood) and partitions were digitally crafted by Christian Chauveau.Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Being omnivorous, with a very long and efficient gut, humans coped better than other mammals in the face of pestilence and drought, the better to ensure our survival.John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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This benefit may be more useful for the food industry than for personal use at home, but rose extract’s antibacterial properties could lead to more beneficial uses in terms of diet and gut health.William Truswell, Verywell Health, 26 Dec. 2024
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However, sometimes salmonellosis can result in more serious ailments, such as blood infections, heart inflammation, joint stiffness, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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In family-friendly Sarasota, a new beachfront hotel pays homage to the region’s performing arts past; and on the other side of Florida in Palm Beach, the island’s first new hotel in years is giving all the Palm Royale vibes your heart desires.Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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Sánchez paired the sleeveless, scoop neckline dress with black boots.Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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There’s never a dull moment at Downton Abbey, but since Christmas is an especially eventful time for the Crawley family, this feels like the perfect occasion to share a gift — the gift of scoop.Andy Swift, TVLine, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inside. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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