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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as in mental
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
Neuroscientists have come to call this system the head direction circuit, or internal compass.
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Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 21 Jan. 2026
The senior official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to candidly discuss internal strategy, added that the White House is considering joint military exercises, withholding participation in NATO, and additional tariffs.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Mike Blake | Reuters Netflix narrowly beat expectations on both lines for the fourth quarter, but shares of the company fell 7% overnight as Wall Street compared the results to the streaming giant’s reportedly loftier internal targets.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
The Vick Advising Excellence Center answered student questions about core curriculum, majors and internal transfers.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
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Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 21 Jan. 2026
The senior official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to candidly discuss internal strategy, added that the White House is considering joint military exercises, withholding participation in NATO, and additional tariffs.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Mike Blake | Reuters Netflix narrowly beat expectations on both lines for the fourth quarter, but shares of the company fell 7% overnight as Wall Street compared the results to the streaming giant’s reportedly loftier internal targets.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
The Vick Advising Excellence Center answered student questions about core curriculum, majors and internal transfers.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for internal
Adjective
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Packed within that initial exchange is believably casual dialogue that conveys not only their inner concerns but also their relationship to their environment.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Last November, the rapper/singer released her sophomore album, Do Not Disturb, a 16-track introspective journey that invites listeners to disconnect from the noise and reconnect with their inner peace — but also to dance.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Does the client have a specific mental disorder?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The feeling was unfamiliar, since my usual mental coordinates place me somewhere in the proximate future, a locus of anticipation and, all too often, unfocused worry.—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As a fan of the 3rd-row luxury crossover SUV, Infiniti has always had an uphill battle with their sales figures given their pricing has been more expensive than their competitors while their interior and user experience has provided no real thrills.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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The interior compartments have a wipe-clean lining, so leaking or spilled products are no problem.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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But anyone who has walked that path knows retirement is as much a psychological transition as a financial one.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Grant me ruthless access to the psychological image, discomfortable mercy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Internal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internal. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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