1
as in interior
situated farther in
an inner area of the national park that is some distance from the nearest road
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2
as in internal
of or relating to the mind
kept his inner life private
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Recent Examples of inner
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
For the study, the researchers drilled two-gram samples out of the inner walls of two vessel fragments excavated by Schliemann.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
The film, starring Ralph Fiennes and set within the inner chambers of the Vatican, has grossed $1.4 million with over 230,000 admissions to date.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
Emphasize the contrast between the idyllic setting and the characters’ inner turmoil.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
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
For the study, the researchers drilled two-gram samples out of the inner walls of two vessel fragments excavated by Schliemann.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
The film, starring Ralph Fiennes and set within the inner chambers of the Vatican, has grossed $1.4 million with over 230,000 admissions to date.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
Emphasize the contrast between the idyllic setting and the characters’ inner turmoil.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inner
Adjective
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With a shiny and textured leather exterior (which nods to the butter yellow color trend taking over this year’s runways and street style), the phone bag features an interior compartment for a little more than your phone, as well as magnetic snap closure for keeping all of it secure.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Wharton, who signed a $45 million deal, is seen as an undersized interior pass rusher who can weave in and out the lineup in a variety of ways.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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Major negative factors include Iran’s greater nuclear weapon capabilities, its shorter time frames to build nuclear weapons, and the growing normalization of internal Iranian discussions favoring building nuclear weapons.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The countermeasures will come into effect on April 15, following the completion of the Commission's internal procedures.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This revealed that the within-subjects standard deviation was on average nearly eight times higher than the corresponding between-subjects standard deviation.—
Neuroskeptic,
Discover Magazine,
23 June 2018
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Cream blush will give you that lit-from-within glow.—
Annie Blay,
Allure,
23 Nov. 2022
Adjective
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Editor’s note: This article is part of the Bracket Central series, an inside look at the run-up to the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments, along with analysis and picks during the tournaments.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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This stunning book from Architectural Digest features over 400 colorful pages of the magazine’s history, as well as inside looks at the homes of public figures and celebrities, like former President Barack Obama, David Bowie, and Michael Kors.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Williamson said earlier this week that his hamstring is completely healed, but his mental state remains a work in progress.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
13 Apr. 2023
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Sign up That Torrance pushed Vial and Eduardo to such mental anguish does not surprise immigrant-justice advocates.—
María Inés Taracena,
The New Republic,
12 Apr. 2023
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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inner. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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