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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
Roast chicken 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer and skin is golden brown and crispy.
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Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
And finally, there was David Alaba, the Austria defender who had only just returned from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury but will now be out for a similar length of time to Rudiger after rupturing the internal meniscus in his left knee.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 May 2025
And Harvard this week released two lengthy internal reports, one on how antisemitism and anti-Israel bias is handled on campus and another on anti-Muslim, anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian bias.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Total subscribers slipped 3% to 1.47 million, though the number came in slightly ahead of internal forecasts.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 May 2025
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Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
And finally, there was David Alaba, the Austria defender who had only just returned from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury but will now be out for a similar length of time to Rudiger after rupturing the internal meniscus in his left knee.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 May 2025
And Harvard this week released two lengthy internal reports, one on how antisemitism and anti-Israel bias is handled on campus and another on anti-Muslim, anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian bias.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Total subscribers slipped 3% to 1.47 million, though the number came in slightly ahead of internal forecasts.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for internal
Adjective
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His inner conversation must be very loud and very extreme. Dedra, on the other hand, is a zealot.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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Your quiet inner knowing is on its way to becoming a steady source of helpful wisdom.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Meeting rooms and private dining areas inside are complemented by exterior gardens and an interior garden courtyard.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
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To some of the interior battles: Baeza doesn’t seem like a colt that is easily spooked, and that’s a good thing, because the enormous differences between the Derby and every other race these colts have known are clear the moment the gates slam open.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
3 May 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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But numerous studies show that military children are also more likely to face a range of psychological issues than their nonmilitary peers.—
Anne Ritter,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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The psychological thriller revolves around two sisters who confront their haunted past and a dangerous present when one falls for a charming architect hiding dark secrets linked to gruesome murders.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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“Internal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internal. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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