indoors

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Definition of indoorsnext
as in in

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Recent Examples of indoors If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the National Weather Service. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026 Cold tolerance varies, but moving pots indoors or providing protection is often necessary for winter. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 5 June 2026 Maintain your mower by cleaning it after use, checking oil levels, using a fuel stabilizer for storage, and storing it indoors. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026 This requires a comprehensive approach that not only moves people indoors, but also keeps them housed and creates real pathways to long-term stability. — Donna Littlejohn, Daily News, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for indoors
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  1. in
  2. inside
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  • Pancho Morris, who flew in from Ohio, had never been to a World Cup match before.
    — Kenny Choi, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Arda Güler helped Turkey get on the board with a goal 10 minutes in.
    — Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
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  • Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing spun to face home plate umpire Dan Iassogna, holding up his mitt with the ball inside.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The dome includes small, colored balls inside, which make the popping sound when the child pushes the button at the top.
    — Sari Hitchins, Parents, 6 July 2026
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“Indoors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indoors. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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