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as in inner
situated farther in
somehow grave robbers hadn't managed to locate and enter the internal chambers of the Egyptian tomb
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as in mental
of or relating to the mind
the never-ending internal monologue of the novel's main character
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Recent Examples of internal
Yet many freelancers will recognise the internal conflict that comes with using them.
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Emma Pringle, Deadline, 17 June 2026
The former football player explained that his religious upbringing and internal struggle with his sexuality both contributed to his decision to remain a virgin.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Intel rose almost 4% after saying its Intel 18A-P chip entered production, meeting an internal timeline.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Researchers have also identified changes in the brain’s default mode network, a system involved in memory and internal thought processes.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026
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Emma Pringle, Deadline, 17 June 2026
The former football player explained that his religious upbringing and internal struggle with his sexuality both contributed to his decision to remain a virgin.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Intel rose almost 4% after saying its Intel 18A-P chip entered production, meeting an internal timeline.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Researchers have also identified changes in the brain’s default mode network, a system involved in memory and internal thought processes.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for internal
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For one, the inspiring and bonding experience of Cowgirl Up—a week where women from across the globe come to live out their dreams of an iconic ranch stay—and not only release, but exercise their inner cowboy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Related Stories The project will explore Gaudí’s life, inner battles and spiritual evolution, framing the architect as a radical creative force shaped by faith and an increasingly austere existence.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
16 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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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
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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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“Internal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internal. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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