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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2
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
The hardest challenge for films with such unique premises that have genuine heart behind them is often creating an internal set of rules that’s plausible enough to generate immediate buy-in from audiences.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
Whether these alarming comments were the result of the same internal programming change is unclear.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
However, internal divisions remain, and some lawmakers cautioned that a vote could be delayed.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Chalk it up to fashion’s relentless hunger for newness, its long-standing obsession with youth — plus a new appreciation for internal mobility, observers say.
—Footwear News, 5 May 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
Whether these alarming comments were the result of the same internal programming change is unclear.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
However, internal divisions remain, and some lawmakers cautioned that a vote could be delayed.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Chalk it up to fashion’s relentless hunger for newness, its long-standing obsession with youth — plus a new appreciation for internal mobility, observers say.
—Footwear News, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for internal
Adjective
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Case in point: these Sweaty Betty leggings with a fleece-like inner lining, which won’t see the light of day until October.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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The strength of the spectral line for water-ice at the inner edge of the debris disk, 80 to 90 astronomical units (meaning 80 to 90 times Earth's distance from the sun), suggests water-ice makes up just 0.1% of the total mass in that part of the disk.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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How to act during strong winds Take shelter: Immediately go inside a sturdy building during a high wind warning or severe thunderstorm warning and move to an interior room or basement.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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If the 5,000 square feet of interior living space doesn’t seem like quite enough, the building has another 3,000 square feet of unused air rights, giving you the option to build up another four stories.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 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
Adjective
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But there’s a catch: every conversation feels like a debate, a life lesson or a psychological breakdown of your feelings.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The curse that plagues Rose is a chilling metaphor for unresolved psychological pain and how fear can metastasize when left untreated.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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“Internal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internal. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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