1
as in interior
situated farther in
an inner area of the national park that is some distance from the nearest road
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2
as in internal
of or relating to the mind
kept his inner life private
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Recent Examples of inner
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
There are several letters in this book from me to my inner advice columnist.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Wag bag kits typically include an inner and an outer bag as well as a drying agent to prevent odor and leakage.
—B. Derrick Taff, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Judaism has a name for this inner force.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
There are several letters in this book from me to my inner advice columnist.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
Fix the inner, watch the outer transform.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Wag bag kits typically include an inner and an outer bag as well as a drying agent to prevent odor and leakage.
—B. Derrick Taff, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inner
Adjective
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The house, built in 1960, has an interior space of 1,114 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Erdogan also named Mustafa Ciftci, governor of the eastern province of Erzurum, as interior minister.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Her analysis further suggests that a sanctions-relief agreement that leaves Iran’s broader capabilities intact could stabilize the regime at a moment of internal pressure while preserving its military leverage.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Composer and sound designer Christopher Kriz’s transitional music amplifies Hedda’s restless internal state with electric guitar and drums backed by a relentless, clock-like beat.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Beauty-from-within has become a major movement.—
Sara Braun,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
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Cream blush will give you that lit-from-within glow.—
Annie Blay,
Allure,
23 Nov. 2022
Adjective
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Officials are continuing to address the higher-than-normal number of water main breaks in Baltimore City and County, and WJZ-TV is getting an inside look at the Department of Public Works (DPW) Main Command Center.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Outside linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson is the biggest name to know, followed by some order of safety Jaylinn Hawkins, tight end Austin Hooper, inside linebacker Jack Gibbens and defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Skating is an achievement fueled by immense physical and mental stressors, financial sacrifice, and restrictive expectations that can wear on competitors for decades.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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The competitive stamina, the physical stamina, and the mental stamina that's required in these type of games.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The series delves beyond the crime scene to explore the psychological complexities of the perpetrators and investigators across two timelines.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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The most prevalent problem the officer saw among imprisoned immigrants was psychological.—
Amy Maxmen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inner. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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