the inside

noun

: an inner part of something (such as a building or machine)
The inside of the church is quite beautiful.
I've never seen the inside of a computer before.
—often plural
the insides of a computer

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But the insecurity that once ate me from the inside is largely gone. — Nhi Mundy, Allure, 6 Aug. 2026 Used for cleaning the algae off the inside of an aquarium, this is a must-have when cleaning your betta fish tank. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 Then there's the dust that will assuredly find its way into the habitat, Hynek said, so engineers are looking at filtering systems and just how much time will be required to clean the inside of the habitat. — Leonard David, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Recently, two StyleCaster team members—including yours truly—visited a store to get the inside scoop from the brand on the newest collections, from Hilary Duff’s Fruit Fusion line to this year’s Halloween launches and cozy fall scents. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the inside

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“The inside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inside. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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