as in interior
an interior or internal part
structural decay had started from within
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Recent Examples of within
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 June 2025
The unexpected move, initiated by Rep. Al Green of Texas, a Democrat, sparked minimal debate but revealed divisions within his party.
—Gabe Whisnant
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 16 July 2022
For the lit-from-within glow, the Beauty Light Wand in Peachgasm was applied and set with Cheek to Chic powder blush in Pillow Talk, the brand's signature shade.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 10 June 2022
Hamilton Cain, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Separatist worlds rebel The ex-Republic Intelligence agent Berch Teller attempts to betray the Empire from within but is foiled by Tarkin, whom the Emperor rewards with a promotion to Grand Moff and a new role supervising the construction of a superweapon above Geonosis.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 25 May 2025
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Preposition
Dozens of locations, especially in the Northeast, will be within striking distance of daily record highs, especially through June 24, said Weather.com meteorologist Jonathan Erdman.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 June 2025
The unexpected move, initiated by Rep. Al Green of Texas, a Democrat, sparked minimal debate but revealed divisions within his party.
—Gabe Whisnant
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Noun
Johnson is delicious in this scene, a perfect mix of bumbling and lit-from-within, but her performance crumbles like clay in the grasp of such a plodding script.
—Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 16 July 2022
For the lit-from-within glow, the Beauty Light Wand in Peachgasm was applied and set with Cheek to Chic powder blush in Pillow Talk, the brand's signature shade.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 10 June 2022
Adverb
His goodness, buried deep within, isn’t less real simply because it’s buried.
—Hamilton Cain, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Separatist worlds rebel The ex-Republic Intelligence agent Berch Teller attempts to betray the Empire from within but is foiled by Tarkin, whom the Emperor rewards with a promotion to Grand Moff and a new role supervising the construction of a superweapon above Geonosis.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for within
Preposition
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No one inside this parenthesis imagined how much of a threat artificial intelligence would soon pose to the conversational internet.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
17 June 2025
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Cops responding to a 911 call about a foul odor found the man’s door unlocked inside the building, which has affordable units for senior citizens, on Elsmere Place near Southern Boulevard in West Farms, about 10:30 a.m. Monday.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Prioritize child and pet safety: Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2025
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The shed comes in a neutral brown or black, and the interior can be outfitted with storage racks for hanging and organizing various tools and supplies.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2025
Adverb
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This conflict risks sucking the US military in, sending oil prices over $100 a barrel, and dragging the US and global economy into recession.—
Faisal J. Abbas,
semafor.com,
17 June 2025
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Plus, big endorsements in the NIL have flowed in fast.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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“Within.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/within. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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