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
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
The remaining planetesimals that did not form into the terrestrial planets are the asteroids of today, left to orbit the inner portion of the solar system.
—Adam Lark, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Many mowers feature an inner and an outer air filter.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
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Adjective
August 23 – September 22 This morning invites quiet, thoughtful inner clearing.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
The remaining planetesimals that did not form into the terrestrial planets are the asteroids of today, left to orbit the inner portion of the solar system.
—Adam Lark, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Noun
Again, the inner and the outer world.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Many mowers feature an inner and an outer air filter.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inner
Adjective
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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How Homeowners Are Painting Their Exteriors This Summer Just as interior paint colors are leaning toward warm, earthy palettes, these trendy colors can benefit the exterior of your house, too.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Rubio’s internal skepticism was first reported by Axios.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran undertake to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and to refrain from interfering in each other’s internal affairs.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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Beauty-from-within has become a major movement.—
Sara Braun,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
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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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Many fans have worn the pre-revolutionary flag of the sun and lion that FIFA had banned inside stadiums.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Others posted videos online questioning what exactly the city thought was going to happen inside spaces the size of a suburban backyard trampoline.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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In a pre-Olympic event on the new track in Milan-Cortina, Meyers Taylor was experimenting, making mental navigational notes, also part of the long-range plan.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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While the ghost stories dominate popular culture, the site also provides a window into the evolving history of mental-health care and institutional medicine.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Yet the German coach’s words also tapped into the science of mindset, or how our beliefs and expectations about an experience can shape physiological, psychological and behavioral outcomes.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Research from major universities and medical institutions suggests these treatments could help people process trauma, confront addiction and experience profound psychological insight.—
Rob Lewis,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inner. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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