as in interior
an interior or internal part
structural decay had started from within
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Recent Examples of within
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 May 2025
Trump's launch of his meme coin sparked controversy even within the crypto industry, which sees it as a distraction that could undermine the credibility of the industry.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 May 2025
Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 16 July 2022
For the lit-from-within glow, the Beauty Light Wand in Peachgasm was applied and set with Cheek to Chic powder blush in Pillow Talk, the brand's signature shade.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 10 June 2022
Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
Likewise, proponents of Francis within in the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops also expressed concern about Trump’s immigration agenda.
—Liam Adams, USA Today, 12 May 2025
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Preposition
Galactic Energy has proven a successful company within China's commercial space industry.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 May 2025
Trump's launch of his meme coin sparked controversy even within the crypto industry, which sees it as a distraction that could undermine the credibility of the industry.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 May 2025
Noun
Johnson is delicious in this scene, a perfect mix of bumbling and lit-from-within, but her performance crumbles like clay in the grasp of such a plodding script.
—Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 16 July 2022
For the lit-from-within glow, the Beauty Light Wand in Peachgasm was applied and set with Cheek to Chic powder blush in Pillow Talk, the brand's signature shade.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 10 June 2022
Adverb
In the case of the Rockies, a mediocre team, promoting from within is merely continuing that mediocrity.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
Likewise, proponents of Francis within in the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops also expressed concern about Trump’s immigration agenda.
—Liam Adams, USA Today, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for within
Preposition
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Walker’s belongings now reside inside the locker adjacent to his original one.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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Immigration agents are showing up at Home Depots and inside courtrooms, in search of people in the U.S. without authorization.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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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
Adverb
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Back in the visiting clubhouse, Roberts watched the clock tick and tick and tick, eventually to the point where keeping Kershaw in was no longer a viable option.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Three seasons in, the series has remained a solid performer but its viewership has slipped, with the fantasy drama dropping out of Nielsen’s Top 10 Originals chart after the first three weeks of Season 3 while staying on the list for the entire runs the previous two seasons.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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“Within.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/within. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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