1
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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2
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
If Philadelphia lets Suárez walk, there may be internal options to replace him, but is that for the best?
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Patrick McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
There’s an internal zip pocket for valuables like your wallet or keys, as well as a slip pocket for easy access to items like a cellphone or sunglasses.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Kuehneman has more than 30 years of business and finance experience at Hormel Foods, holding a variety of leadership roles, including director of internal audit, VP and CFO for the Jennie-O Turkey Store, assistant controller, and, most recently, VP and controller of Hormel Foods.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
In November 2024, Min resigned from her position as an internal director at ADOR.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
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Patrick McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
There’s an internal zip pocket for valuables like your wallet or keys, as well as a slip pocket for easy access to items like a cellphone or sunglasses.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Kuehneman has more than 30 years of business and finance experience at Hormel Foods, holding a variety of leadership roles, including director of internal audit, VP and CFO for the Jennie-O Turkey Store, assistant controller, and, most recently, VP and controller of Hormel Foods.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
In November 2024, Min resigned from her position as an internal director at ADOR.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for internal
Adjective
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The major muscles worked include the quads, glutes, hamstrings, and hip adductors (muscles on the inner thigh).—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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Our hero is also being coveted by a crime boss, and as he gets pulled further and further into this world, Farrell has to show his inner violence and anger breaking through.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Industry pushback and innovation concerns Some tech companies argue that such regulation could stifle innovation, limit beneficial uses of conversational AI (education, mental-health support for older teens) or impose heavy compliance burdens.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Regular exercise can prevent the physical and mental impacts of SWSD.—
Pamela Assid,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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The exterior is crafted from water-resistant suede, while a thick interior faux fur lining keeps your toes toasty on bone-chilling days.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The defense has had three consecutive solid outings, but the Ravens badly need to add to their pass rush, either with an outside linebacker or an interior defensive lineman.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Traditionally, one of the key justifications for teamwork has been its psychological benefits—the energy that comes from collaboration, the reduced stress of shared responsibility, the excitement of building on each other’s ideas.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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One year after the events of the original, our returning quartet is recruited by the saucy, sinister Professor Oldman (Tim Curry) to spend a night at a haunted mansion, subtly dubbed Hell House, for a psychological, paranormal experiment.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Internal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internal. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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