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
Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
Although the plasma does not directly touch the reactor walls under ideal conditions, intense heat and high-energy particles still impact the inner surfaces.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 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
Her acerbic inner monologue (voiced by tennis legend John McEnroe) is a clever meta-commentary on her rage issues, but the lead actress is still the series’ highlight.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
Although the plasma does not directly touch the reactor walls under ideal conditions, intense heat and high-energy particles still impact the inner surfaces.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 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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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The interior renovation includes converting the office cubicles into approximately 399 apartments and 200 hotel rooms.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But what started as a $256 million price tag to purchase and renovate a Flagler Street building that was built for Florida Power and Light in the 1970s has ballooned into a nearly $438 million undertaking, according to internal documents.—
Douglas Hanks
April 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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When hot, add chicken to tray and air fry until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, 14-15 minutes.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 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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Lawrence Technological University President Tarek Sobh appears on this week's Michigan Matters along with Jennifer Lewellyn, Director of Oakland County Michigan Works and LTU Provost Karl Daubmann to talk about the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.—
Carol Cain,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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In one impact basin, Glover noticed the stark difference in appearance between the outside and inside sections.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports.—
Mike Conley,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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For generations, 911 operators have been the backbone of the American emergency response network, answering calls for help, and then dispatching and coordinating police and firefighters, SWAT teams, mental-health counselors and animal-control officers.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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Clancy will be undergoing a forensic psychological evaluation later this week after Reddington informed the court of her intention to plead not guilty by reason of insanity at trial.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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This is the psychological phenomenon in which people seek out evidence that confirms their existing beliefs and ignore facts that might refute them.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inner. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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