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 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
That could help make a dent in the high figure of 60% of energy that buildings use to cool their internal spaces, especially in warmer places like Singapore and the Middle East.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 June 2025
Award status data is as of May 7; a few dozen awards have been cut since then, internal data shows.
—Amy Schoenfeld Walker, New York Times, 22 June 2025
This is not about Western countries being against Iran’s Jurassic theocracy for imprisoning women for failing to cover their heads with a hijab, or for executing gays, or any of its other abhorrent internal policies.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
The requirement for clean, reliable and secure data that can adapt to the changing demands of internal and external partners has become a table stake for forward-thinking companies in this marketplace.
—Lori Schafer, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 June 2025
Award status data is as of May 7; a few dozen awards have been cut since then, internal data shows.
—Amy Schoenfeld Walker, New York Times, 22 June 2025
This is not about Western countries being against Iran’s Jurassic theocracy for imprisoning women for failing to cover their heads with a hijab, or for executing gays, or any of its other abhorrent internal policies.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
The requirement for clean, reliable and secure data that can adapt to the changing demands of internal and external partners has become a table stake for forward-thinking companies in this marketplace.
—Lori Schafer, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for internal
Adjective
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To be self-reliant is to choose the inner vision over outer noise.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Although it's not specifically built to focus on the inner solar system, its special twilight observing campaigns might be able to catch some of these hidden asteroids.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 June 2025
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The team has incorporated expansive open decks, see-through platforms, and grand architectural staircases to connect the interior and exterior.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Originally created in 1976, this piece offers a rare chance to see his language applied to an interior, spatial context.—
Nel-Olivia Waga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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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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Is our size a psychological influence in our lives like other markers such as race, class, cultural background and gender identity?—
Jane Smiley
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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Part of that brand was to label it a ‘spirit,’ blurring the psychological lines between an alcoholic beverage and a THC one.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Internal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internal. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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