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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 interior
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
The succession of scandals crescendoes to cause internal revolt.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 July 2025
Footage of the encounter went on to raise public concern over the officers’ use of force, prompting a formal complaint to be filed with the San Diego Police Department and an internal investigation.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
The email went out before any public statement from the White House, suggesting an internal misstep that preempted a formal rollout of the nominees.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
A number of controversial changes to the FIA statutes have also been pushed through under Ben Sulayem, such as a tightening in the requirements in order to be able to stand for the presidency plus changes to its internal ethics and complaints process.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 July 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 July 2025
Footage of the encounter went on to raise public concern over the officers’ use of force, prompting a formal complaint to be filed with the San Diego Police Department and an internal investigation.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
The email went out before any public statement from the White House, suggesting an internal misstep that preempted a formal rollout of the nominees.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
A number of controversial changes to the FIA statutes have also been pushed through under Ben Sulayem, such as a tightening in the requirements in order to be able to stand for the presidency plus changes to its internal ethics and complaints process.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for internal
Adjective
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Just place the alarm behind any inner pull door and have added peace of mind when showering, changing, or going to bed for the night.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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There have been more subplots than Love Actually, including Taylor Fritz finding his inner superhero, the AELTC changing tradition in honor of the late Diogo Jota, and Ons Jabeur pulling up lame on the first morning.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The sporty purse has multiple interior and exterior pockets for organization and easy access, and can be worn across your hips or chest, similar to the flagship Everywhere Belt Bag.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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While the weather alert is in effect, the National Weather Services recommends residents move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for their safety.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
12 July 2025
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This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
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Without supervision or regulation, kids can easily stumble upon explicit material, including violent and extremist content, that can lead to mental distress, desensitization and a warped perception of the world around them.—
Richard Wistocki,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Equip leaders to communicate with psychological safety in mind.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Even the psychological pain can be hard to fathom, especially for those who have never truly been lonely.—
Paul Bloom,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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“Internal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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